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ERC 723T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 723T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,288 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,666 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,698 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 47,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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ERC 723T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ERC 723T, 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

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What year was ERC 723T registered?

ERC 723T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is ERC 723T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 723T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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