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MIB 8172

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,852 mi
Last recorded38,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 8172
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust slightly bowing on the rear joint

spare tyre below the minimum limit of 1.6mm

Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust slightly bowing on the rear joint

spare tyre below the minimum limit of 1.6mm

Pass 3 May 2007 37,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,378 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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MIB 8172 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 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 MIB 8172, 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 54 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 MIB 8172 registered?

MIB 8172 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MIB 8172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 8172 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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