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RCD 282M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,019 mi
Last recorded30,019 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 282M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 30,019 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

steering shaft gator split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,830 miles

Oil leak

suspension oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

suspension oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 29,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 28,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,273 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside rear brake discs sterting to wear on inside

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,112 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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RCD 282M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCD 282M, 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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What year was RCD 282M registered?

RCD 282M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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