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SFL 442R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 442R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 39,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 37,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 37,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,422 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2021 32,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,536 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,368 miles

slight cracking sidewalls front tyres.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 30,368 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight cracking sidewalls front tyres.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,772 miles

x4 tyres - deteriating

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,816 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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SFL 442R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 442R, 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 49 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 SFL 442R registered?

SFL 442R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is SFL 442R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 442R shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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