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XBW 918V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 918V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 67,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 61,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XBW 918V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBW 918V, 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 XBW 918V?

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What year was XBW 918V registered?

XBW 918V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is XBW 918V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 918V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBW 918V have outstanding finance?

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