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TAW 745R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 745R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,927 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s head light glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,427 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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TAW 745R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 TAW 745R, 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 50 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 TAW 745R registered?

TAW 745R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is TAW 745R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 745R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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