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WGY 2M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,718 mi
Last recorded84,718 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 181,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGY 2M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,091 miles

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

front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,080 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,903 miles

underside and brake pipes coated in rustproofing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,054 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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WGY 2M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 81,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGY 2M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGY 2M registered?

WGY 2M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is WGY 2M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGY 2M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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