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UPP 282R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 282R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside n/s mirror slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner rack ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 86,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside n/s mirror slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner rack ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,329 miles

oil leaks under car

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,225 miles

oil leaks under car

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,135 miles

oil leaks under car

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,521 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,487 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,457 miles

Oil leak

slight play in centre steering joint

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s hand brake low reading

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 84,719 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UPP 282R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 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 UPP 282R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPP 282R registered?

UPP 282R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UPP 282R safe to buy?

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