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FVO 574L

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVO 574L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,670 miles

corrosion to os sill

front and rear brake discs pitted

nsf spring retainer displaced

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf brake pads low

os/ns rear brake discs pitted

osr tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,169 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 89,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,167 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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FVO 574L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVO 574L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVO 574L registered?

FVO 574L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is FVO 574L safe to buy?

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