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MSX 37P

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSX 37P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,913 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 71,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 57,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise bouth front tyres near to legal recruiment

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,641 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine has oil leaks

rear handbrake pads getting worn

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,465 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 49,276 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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MSX 37P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 MSX 37P, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSX 37P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 9 September 1975.

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