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NNV 27V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNV 27V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 94,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight pas/trans.leak

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 88,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,714 miles

Central Rear floor corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear floor corroded/holed where link support for rear suspension is located (outside of prescribed area at present) marked in yellow chalk

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,693 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,036 miles

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

offside front metal brake pipes rusted

slight bind on both front brakes

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

offside front metal brake pipes rusted

slight bind on both front brakes

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 883,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,270 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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NNV 27V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NNV 27V, 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 NNV 27V registered?

NNV 27V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is NNV 27V safe to buy?

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