1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 6.8L Petrol · YIB 8247
1971 Rolls Royce Shadow (6.8L, petrol). First registered 12/10/1971. Recorded mileage 3,942 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SHADOW
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 6750cc
YIB 8247 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 3,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YIB 8247 Mileage History
- 18/07/200688,823 mi
- 05/07/200788,929 mi+106 mi
- 14/07/200889,414 mi+485 mi
- 18/06/200989,947 mi+533 mi
- 06/07/200990,044 mi+97 mi
- 13/07/2010919,122 mi+829,078 mi
- 11/07/201193,531 mi-825,591 mi
- 04/07/201294,148 mi+617 mi
- 27/07/201291,219 mi-2,929 mi
- 16/08/201394,784 mi+3,565 mi
- 05/08/201496,062 mi+1,278 mi
- 27/07/201597,790 mi+1,728 mi
- 26/07/201699,374 mi+1,584 mi
- 30/11/2017100,196 mi+822 mi
- 28/02/2019100,722 mi+526 mi
- 19/02/20201,285 mi-99,437 mi
- 21/02/20201,293 mi+8 mi
- 08/06/20211,452 mi+159 mi
- 30/06/20231,735 mi+283 mi
- 27/06/20253,942 mi+2,207 mi
Average of roughly -4,481 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YIB 8247 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow (YIB 8247) between July 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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