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OFX 233P

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 233P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,707 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,704 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,047 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

gearbox leaking at pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general under body serface rust

Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,856 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general under body serface rust

Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,540 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,703 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,703 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,444 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 62,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,873 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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OFX 233P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFX 233P, 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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What year was OFX 233P registered?

OFX 233P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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