MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,393 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
steering free play at steering wheel
vehicle underbody under sealed
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
steering free play at steering wheel
vehicle underbody under sealed
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
vehicle underbody undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
oil leak
underseal applied covering underbody
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
oil leak
underseal applied covering underbody
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underbody protective sealant applied covering some components
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre slightly perished
n/s/r arm strap deteriated
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
underbody protection applied covering brake pipes and other components
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?
Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VEF 298M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VEF 298M, 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 52 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 VEF 298M registered?
VEF 298M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 17 June 1974.
Is VEF 298M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VEF 298M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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