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BVF 75T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,914 mi
Last recorded91,914 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 75T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,914 miles

All rear brake pipes have been coated and showing slight corrosion

All rear suspension pipes have been coated and showing corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Slight chaffing to offside rear brake pipe behind suspension unit

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,822 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All rear brake pipes have been coated and showing slight corrosion

All rear suspension pipes have been coated and showing corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Slight chaffing to offside rear brake pipe behind suspension unit

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,732 miles

advised front tyres worn edges cracking in tread

advised slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,777 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,730 miles

front brakes slight binding

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,686 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,654 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 88,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,051 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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BVF 75T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BVF 75T, 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.

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What year was BVF 75T registered?

BVF 75T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BVF 75T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 75T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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