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RFM 235L

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,961 mi
Last recorded44,961 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 235L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 44,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,419 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,843 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,593 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,948 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,217 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,076 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 27,076 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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RFM 235L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 RFM 235L, 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 RFM 235L registered?

RFM 235L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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