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TKB 289T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKB 289T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,214 miles

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 47,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,554 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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TKB 289T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 TKB 289T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TKB 289T registered?

TKB 289T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is TKB 289T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKB 289T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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