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RLJ 654M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 654M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 78,715 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 May 2016 78,715 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,667 miles

Front brake hoses close to components on lock to lock check

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in steering box sector shaft

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,664 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering box sector shaft

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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RLJ 654M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RLJ 654M, 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 RLJ 654M registered?

RLJ 654M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 5 June 1974.

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