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PGC 128K

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,433 mi
Last recorded43,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 128K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lots of oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 36,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,778 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,895 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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PGC 128K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 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 PGC 128K, 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 54 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 PGC 128K registered?

PGC 128K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is PGC 128K safe to buy?

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