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THW 899M

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 899M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

gear oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,814 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 49,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,301 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 47,245 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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THW 899M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 THW 899M, 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 53 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 THW 899M registered?

THW 899M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 August 1973.

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