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RAU 945M

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 945M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2008 92,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,533 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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RAU 945M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 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 RAU 945M, 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 55 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 RAU 945M registered?

RAU 945M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RAU 945M safe to buy?

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