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RRD 714

1969 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow36,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 714
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,887 miles

possible fuel leak

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid leak from gearbox

offside rear disc corroded inner surface

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,626 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 56,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,072 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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RRD 714 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 36,034 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 RRD 714, 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 57 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 RRD 714 registered?

RRD 714 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 9 December 1969.

Is RRD 714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRD 714 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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