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GDD 60V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 60V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,578 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,805 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 24 Sep 2007 98,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 97,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GDD 60V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GDD 60V, 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 GDD 60V registered?

GDD 60V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GDD 60V safe to buy?

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