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CHJ 175G

1968 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow47,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 175G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,911 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,520 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside indicator tell tail not working but can be heard operating via flasher relay

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,095 miles

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

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

nearside indicator tell tail not working

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,223 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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CHJ 175G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,279 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 CHJ 175G, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHJ 175G?

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What year was CHJ 175G registered?

CHJ 175G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 15 November 1968.

Is CHJ 175G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHJ 175G shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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