CarVerify

Free Car Check

HLE 680T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLE 680T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
View full Rolls Royce Shadow 2 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,108 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,834 miles

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
Full Rolls Royce Shadow 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HLE 680T is a 1978 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 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLE 680T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLE 680T?

You can check the full history of HLE 680T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HLE 680T registered?

HLE 680T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is HLE 680T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLE 680T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HLE 680T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HLE 680T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.