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FMU 805V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 805V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,820 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,820 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 86,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,468 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,434 miles

ALLOW THE HAND BRAKE HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS, THE N/S IS LOW AND MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,434 miles

ALLOW THE HAND BRAKE HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS, THE N/S IS LOW AND MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 85,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 85,366 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

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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FMU 805V 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 73.7%.

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 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 FMU 805V, 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 FMU 805V registered?

FMU 805V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FMU 805V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 805V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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