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ORF 992P

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORF 992P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside front and rear tyre treads perishing.

Offside and nearside sills corroded front and rear.

Parking brake travel requires attention.

Rear axle mounting bushes worn.

engine/gearbox crossmember bushes worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,979 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Exhaust system in poor condition and blowing slightly : - recommend new.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 98,978 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,348 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition and blowing slightly :- recommend new.

free-play at steering wheel on limit.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 May 2016 97,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,865 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clonk from nearside rear suspension

rear inner drive shaft gaiter small split on offside

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various oil

Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,995 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 84,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

handbrake pads very low

steering shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,989 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,791 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2007 80,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has slight seepage

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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ORF 992P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 ORF 992P, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ORF 992P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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