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3 RDL

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,290 mi
Last recorded67,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RDL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 67,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,618 miles

advise slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 59,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,706 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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3 RDL is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 RDL registered?

3 RDL is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 3 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 RDL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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