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MVU 555W

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 555W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,451 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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MVU 555W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 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 MVU 555W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MVU 555W registered?

MVU 555W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is MVU 555W safe to buy?

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