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DPL 34T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,226 mi
Last recorded113,226 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 34T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 112,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 112,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 111,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,258 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,462 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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DPL 34T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPL 34T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPL 34T?

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What year was DPL 34T registered?

DPL 34T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 3 July 1979.

Is DPL 34T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 34T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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