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ROI 1556

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 181,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 1556
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,916 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,895 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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ROI 1556 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 81,799 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROI 1556, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROI 1556?

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What year was ROI 1556 registered?

ROI 1556 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is ROI 1556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 1556 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROI 1556 have outstanding finance?

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