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XGS 999L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGS 999L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pressure warning light comes on under high pedal pressure

different size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,683 miles

brake warning light comes on under high brake pedal pressures

check for brake judder

odd size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,879 miles

brake warning light comes on under high pedal pressures

check brakes for judder

odd size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,224 miles

brake warning light comes on under high pedal pressures

different size tyres on front axle to those on rear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,348 miles

brake warning light on under high pedal pressures

different size tyres on front axle to those on rear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on under high pedal pressures

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,565 miles

brake warning light on under high pedal pressures

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 21 Mar 2013 71,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on under high pedal pressures

check wiper 'park' position

n/s front and rear tyres wearing low on edges

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,947 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on under firm brake pedal pressure

check parking brake condition and operation

temporary repair made to exhaust

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,947 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on under firm brake pedal pressure

check parking brake condition and operation

temporary repair made to exhaust

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,736 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

check for power steering leak, suspect hose from pump

check front and rear brakes for condition, operation and excess judder

front and rear brake pads wering low

slight play in n/s outer track rod end

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONGLY ADVISE rear exhaust deteriorating, repair

brake pipes getting rusty

check front & rear brakes for judder, discs distorted?

check o/s inner main beam

front, rear & parking brake pads wearing low

n/s front tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in outer track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes starting to get rusty

check front & rear brake pads, wearing low?

check front & rear brakes for slight imbalance/judder, distorted discs?

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s inner main beam not working

wiper blades perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake pads wearing low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Repair bandage to exhaust pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,201 miles

NOTE repair bandage fitted to exhaust pipe

brake pipes to front & rear brake calipers rusty, replace A.S.A.P.

parking brake brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s outer track rod end

suspect slight distortion of front & rear brake discs

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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XGS 999L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XGS 999L, 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 XGS 999L registered?

XGS 999L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 21 June 1973.

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