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MRG 42

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,319 mi
Last recorded54,319 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRG 42
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,043 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,039 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front to rear brake/suspension pipes rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,294 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,123 miles

both seat belts becoming difficult in operation

handbrake effort low

power steering belt needs some adjustment

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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MRG 42 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 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 MRG 42, 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 52 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 MRG 42 registered?

MRG 42 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 29 January 1974.

Is MRG 42 safe to buy?

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