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WHC 120T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHC 120T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,104 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 119,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 118,673 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 118,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,726 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 114,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 114,618 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 112,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 111,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 110,139 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 110,139 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,693 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 109,693 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 108,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,243 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 106,243 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,758 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 105,584 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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WHC 120T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHC 120T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHC 120T registered?

WHC 120T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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