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WGV 453

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 453
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,116 miles

advise surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise surface corrosion on brake discs

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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WGV 453 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 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 WGV 453, 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 56 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 WGV 453 registered?

WGV 453 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WGV 453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGV 453 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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