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VLF 7M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,301 mi
Last recorded14,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 7M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 14,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,882 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 13,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,837 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,241 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 13,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,706 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 12,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,007 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 12,007 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VLF 7M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLF 7M, 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 VLF 7M registered?

VLF 7M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 May 1974.

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