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PCV 7M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 7M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,263 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 May 2017 93,165 miles

play in steering knuckle

Fail 16 May 2017 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in steering knuckle

Pass 23 May 2016 91,390 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 17 May 2016 91,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SCRUBBED

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBED

Offside Rear TYRE SCRUBBED

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside

shields limiting inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,256 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering colomn gaiter split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,615 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advis n/s/f cradle mount bracket corroded away

advise o/s/r torsion bar has slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,565 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,557 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 68,122 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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PCV 7M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 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 PCV 7M, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PCV 7M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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