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KLM 128N

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 128N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 93,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking both sides (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking both sides (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 84,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,344 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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KLM 128N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KLM 128N, 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 KLM 128N registered?

KLM 128N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 16 January 1975.

Is KLM 128N safe to buy?

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