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AAG 7S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAG 7S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 103,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 102,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,553 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,552 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 94,128 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 93,367 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 93,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,938 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 91,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 91,490 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 89,007 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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AAG 7S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAG 7S, 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 48 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 AAG 7S registered?

AAG 7S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 June 1978.

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