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EFX 60T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 60T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 95,704 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All chassis covered in material

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 95,442 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 95,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 94,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,242 miles

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 94,147 miles

advise slight blow from exhaust

Fail 7 Dec 2010 94,147 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

advise slight blow from exhaust

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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EFX 60T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 EFX 60T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFX 60T registered?

EFX 60T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is EFX 60T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 60T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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