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ROP 914R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 914R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 52,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 52,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,891 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested bleed nipple leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 30 May 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 50,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,488 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 49,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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ROP 914R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROP 914R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROP 914R registered?

ROP 914R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 4 July 1977.

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The MOT history for ROP 914R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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