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BIL 5872

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,725 mi
Last recorded133,725 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 5872
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,708 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 133,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 133,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 133,406 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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BIL 5872 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 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 BIL 5872, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIL 5872?

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What year was BIL 5872 registered?

BIL 5872 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BIL 5872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 5872 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIL 5872 have outstanding finance?

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