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BML 598T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,703 mi
Last recorded70,703 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBML 598T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,028 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 65,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,485 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 65,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,552 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BML 598T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 BML 598T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BML 598T registered?

BML 598T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BML 598T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BML 598T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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