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RFM 287L

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 287L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 70,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,191 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,191 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 65,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,507 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 65,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear transmision oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,678 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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RFM 287L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 287L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFM 287L registered?

RFM 287L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is RFM 287L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 287L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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