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WBL 149S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 149S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,143 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,506 miles

minor rear exhaust blow

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,411 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 78,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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WBL 149S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 WBL 149S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBL 149S registered?

WBL 149S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WBL 149S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBL 149S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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