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426 RRB

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,324 mi
Last recorded6,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration426 RRB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 5,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 5,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 5,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 4,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 3,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 2,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 1,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,242 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,959 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slightly fraying on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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426 RRB is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 426 RRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 426 RRB registered?

426 RRB is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is 426 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 426 RRB shows 21 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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