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MKD 540R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKD 540R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,021 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,884 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,184 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 85,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,155 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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MKD 540R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKD 540R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKD 540R registered?

MKD 540R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 23 March 1977.

Is MKD 540R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKD 540R 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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