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MVC 848

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVC 848
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 May 2019 73,318 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,055 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,493 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 71,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 71,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,751 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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MVC 848 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 MVC 848, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MVC 848 registered?

MVC 848 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is MVC 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVC 848 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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