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JGB 45

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,255 mi
Last recorded36,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 45
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,255 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,020 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,020 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,994 miles

engine oil leak.

rear exhaust pipes corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 34,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,189 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
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JGB 45 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JGB 45, 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.

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What year was JGB 45 registered?

JGB 45 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is JGB 45 safe to buy?

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