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EMV 465T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,004 mi
Last recorded83,004 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 465T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,628 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,549 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. tyre 2-3mm.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 23 May 2013 76,771 miles

1 of 4 rear hand brake pads starting to crumble.

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 May 2012 76,480 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 2 May 2012 76,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 May 2011 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S park brake pad breaking up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2010 75,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 75,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,797 miles

Oil leak

oil leaks from eng/transmission and power steering rack poss from engine.slight play in all wheel bearings.slight blow from centre exhaust join.

Pass 18 May 2007 73,393 miles

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.nearside outer headlamp unit reflector starting to discolour.

Fail 14 May 2007 73,381 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside outer headlamp unit reflector starting to discolour.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 25 May 2006 72,925 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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EMV 465T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMV 465T, 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.

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What year was EMV 465T registered?

EMV 465T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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