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FIL 344

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 344
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,531 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,576 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,961 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff mounting defective

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 75,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 73,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 73,541 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,539 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 70,887 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,887 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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FIL 344 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 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 FIL 344, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 344 registered?

FIL 344 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is FIL 344 safe to buy?

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