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MIA 2382

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIA 2382
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,773 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened slightly damp (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2021 95,476 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 95,472 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,303 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,302 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer/ inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,889 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both sills towards front of car

corrosion to underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,679 miles

n/s/r brake pipe surface corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,216 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion on all suspension and floor areas but none excessive at this time

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,003 miles

all shock absorber casings heavily corroded

all underside components corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,465 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 91,465 miles

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

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

(ADVISE) HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE

(advise) egine leaking oil quite heavy and falling on to steering rack and components

(advise) exhaust front pipe joint slight blow also been repaired

(advise) front and rear subframe/chassis alot of surface corrosion also on suspension and brake components

(advise) o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

brake pipes covered with underseal and grease

nearside front sill has repair covered heavily with filler and underseal

offside front sill has repair covered heavily with filler and underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,231 miles

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

under side and sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,203 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

os and ns outer sills corroded at front

osf ball joint rubber split

Fail 23 May 2006 89,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

os and ns front outer sills corroded

osf bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 14 Jun 2005 88,487 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside & offside rear suspension arms very rusty

rear brake pipes & suspension pipes nearside starting to corrode

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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MIA 2382 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIA 2382, 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 MIA 2382 registered?

MIA 2382 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 22 September 1978.

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