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RRX 997H

1969 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow36,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 997H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,649 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,258 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,171 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 98,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,009 miles

Front suspension tie bar bushes worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,987 miles

slight wear in 2 n/s/f suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,899 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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RRX 997H is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RRX 997H, 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 RRX 997H registered?

RRX 997H is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 22 August 1969.

Is RRX 997H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 997H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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