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RHG 477T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHG 477T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 116,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 116,642 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 112,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 112,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,422 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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RHG 477T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 RHG 477T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RHG 477T registered?

RHG 477T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is RHG 477T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHG 477T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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