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GWW 480N

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 480N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,763 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 63,762 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & RUSTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,813 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,813 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,682 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2008 60,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres cracking in tread

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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GWW 480N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWW 480N, 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.

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What year was GWW 480N registered?

GWW 480N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 11 November 1974.

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