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HYX 41N

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 41N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 23,629 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes round sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,131 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not viewing rear ()

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

Pass 28 May 2015 19,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,432 miles

FRONT DISC PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 12 May 2012 16,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 1,421 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 1,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HYX 41N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 HYX 41N, 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 51 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 HYX 41N registered?

HYX 41N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 18 July 1975.

Is HYX 41N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYX 41N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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