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RRZ 123

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 123
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 75,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009
Fail 23 Jan 2009 65,608 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,161 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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RRZ 123 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 RRZ 123, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRZ 123 registered?

RRZ 123 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is RRZ 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRZ 123 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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