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GRF 228V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 228V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 123,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 122,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 121,868 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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