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WVG 50

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,895 mi
Last recorded6,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVG 50
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 6,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 6,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 3,350 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 2,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

under-body under sealed

Fail 17 May 2022 2,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

under-body under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,893 miles

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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WVG 50 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 WVG 50, 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 53 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 WVG 50 registered?

WVG 50 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is WVG 50 safe to buy?

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