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BRN 552V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 552V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,266 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,614 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,876 miles

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,399 miles

various brake caliper metal lines corroded but does not appear to excess on test

Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various brake caliper metal lines corroded but does not appear to excess on test

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 69,193 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,957 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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BRN 552V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRN 552V, 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 46 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 BRN 552V registered?

BRN 552V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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