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628 FGW

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration628 FGW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,343 miles

All tyres over 20 years old.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 129,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 129,856 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 129,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,842 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 129,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 128,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 128,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 128,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 127,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 126,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 126,616 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 126,878 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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628 FGW is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 628 FGW, 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 48 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 628 FGW registered?

628 FGW is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is 628 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 628 FGW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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