MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small hole passenger side sill not within prescribed area
vehicle shows signs of being stood
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
small hole passenger side sill not within prescribed area
vehicle shows signs of being stood
various surface corrosion to various under body areas
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?
Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GRF 228V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GRF 228V, 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.
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How do I check the history of GRF 228V?
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What year was GRF 228V registered?
GRF 228V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is GRF 228V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRF 228V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GRF 228V have outstanding finance?
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