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THG 405T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 405T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 19,714 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 19,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,621 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,120 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 12,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,250 miles

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

brake light on

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,036 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight corrosion to brakepipes at rear

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

underside heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,820 miles

front brake pads low

nearside exhaust system rusted holed and blowing slightly

rear handbrake shoes/pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2007 11,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

nearside exhaust system rusted holed and blowing slightly

rear handbrake shoes/pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,608 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 11,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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THG 405T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 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 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THG 405T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THG 405T registered?

THG 405T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 27 April 1979.

Is THG 405T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 405T 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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