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5 MRO

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,662 mi
Last recorded76,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MRO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,402 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 73,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 70,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,511 miles

all four tyres worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,423 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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5 MRO is a 1980 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 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5 MRO, 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 46 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 5 MRO registered?

5 MRO is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is 5 MRO safe to buy?

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