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656 OBP

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 OBP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,491 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,573 miles

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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656 OBP is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 656 OBP, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 656 OBP registered?

656 OBP is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is 656 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 656 OBP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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