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BYR 209T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,120 mi
Last recorded136,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 209T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2023 136,120 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 134,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 134,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 133,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 133,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,109 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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BYR 209T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYR 209T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYR 209T registered?

BYR 209T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is BYR 209T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 209T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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