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WPO 482T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,778 mi
Last recorded22,778 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 482T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,468 miles

F/REAR SUS CORRODED TREAT ASAP STONE DAMAGE TO O/S/SCREEN WITHIN LIMITS T/O/TEST N/S/WIPER POOR CLEARING SPARE TRAY LOOSE F/DISCS POOR CONDITION WITH PADS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY

N/S/REAR B/DISC POOR CONDITIONCORROSION STARTING BOTH O/SILLS AND N/S/LOWER FRONT WING

Fail 11 Dec 2006 14,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2006 14,468 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

CORROSION STARTING IN BOTH O/SILLS N/S/FRONT BOT WING TREAT ASAP ALL REAR B/PIPES INC N/S/FRONT CORRODED TREAT ASAP ALSO F/REAR SUS CORRODED STONE DAMAGE TO O/S/SCREEN WITHIN LIMITS T/O/TEST N/S/WIPER POOR CLEARING

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION AND PADS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW PADS AND DISCS FULLY

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SPARE WHEEL TRAY LOOSE

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,327 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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WPO 482T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPO 482T, 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

How do I check the history of WPO 482T?

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What year was WPO 482T registered?

WPO 482T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is WPO 482T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 482T shows 14 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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