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MJI 4294

1989 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Shadow46,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 4294
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 69,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

damp round pipe on o/s/r shock

Fail 31 May 2012 69,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

damp round pipe on o/s/r shock

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,999 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,943 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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MJI 4294 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 46,452 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 MJI 4294, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJI 4294 registered?

MJI 4294 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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