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MCW 387J

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,010 mi
Last recorded13,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 387J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 13,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 12,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,901 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 23 May 2017 12,901 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front tyres cracking on tread

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 12,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,459 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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MCW 387J is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 387J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCW 387J registered?

MCW 387J is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 23 February 1976.

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The MOT history for MCW 387J 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.

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