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DGH 907S

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 907S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 135,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 135,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 133,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise brake pedal travel close to limit

advise n/s/f shock absorber damp

advise o/s/r light lense cracked

advise o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

advise oil leak from rocker cover gaskets

advise slight blow from centre section of o/s exhaust

advise slight fluid leak from steering rack

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise slight play in both upper inner suspension bushs

Fail 26 Oct 2011 133,280 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise brake pedal travel close to limit

advise corrosion in battery tray and boot floor

advise n/s/f shock absorber damp

advise o/s/r light lense cracked

advise o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

advise oil leak from rocker cover gaskets

advise slight blow from centre section of o/s exhaust

advise slight fluid leak from steering rack

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise slight play in both upper inner suspension bushs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 130,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2007 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre outer low and cracking

o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 127,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes have corrosion developing and have been greased

both rear wheel arches corroded not excessive

brake pressure warning light illuminates intermittently

some perishing to all tyres

Fail 2 Nov 2006 127,881 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

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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DGH 907S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 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 DGH 907S, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGH 907S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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