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OYG 200M

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 149,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYG 200M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 55,995 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,380 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,234 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,025 miles

Centre stoplamp inoperative

N/sr floor holed tn two places, not in prescribed area

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s and n/s outer sills holed and corroded in various places

Various brake pipes rust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,025 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stoplamp inoperative

N/sr floor holed tn two places, not in prescribed area

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s and n/s outer sills holed and corroded in various places

Various brake pipes rust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,929 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,910 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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OYG 200M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,025 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYG 200M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYG 200M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 11 October 1973.

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