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MPB 538K

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

3,858 mi
Last recorded3,858 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 538K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 3,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 3,858 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 3,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 2,859 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 2,859 miles

Brake warning device not visible (or audible) to the driver (3.3.D.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 2,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 1,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 1,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 1,319 miles

surface corrosion o/s centre outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2012 1,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion o/s centre outer sill

Pass 7 Nov 2011 1,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 549 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27 miles

slight condensation front sidelights

Fail 18 Sep 2008 26 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight condensation front sidelights

Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,948 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 98,942 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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MPB 538K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MPB 538K, 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 MPB 538K registered?

MPB 538K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 10 February 1972.

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