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JLY 162V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,422 mi
Last recorded119,422 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLY 162V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 119,422 miles

All direction indicators not working Illuminate but don't flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill at rear corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill at rear corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust noisey (7.1.2)

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outers (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust noisey (7.1.2)

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outers (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 May 2016 119,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 119,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,079 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 119,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,875 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiencies only just meet minimum criteria.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 118,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 113,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 111,598 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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JLY 162V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 JLY 162V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JLY 162V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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