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GWP 747N

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,609 mi
Last recorded29,609 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWP 747N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 29,609 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Both fronttyres strating to perish

Rear fog light not working

Partial brake failure lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,781 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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GWP 747N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 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 GWP 747N, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWP 747N?

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What year was GWP 747N registered?

GWP 747N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GWP 747N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWP 747N 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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