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MFX 417

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 417
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 100,986 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 100,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 100,297 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 7 Dec 2005 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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MFX 417 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFX 417, 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 49 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 MFX 417 registered?

MFX 417 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is MFX 417 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFX 417 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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