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YWY 486L

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,735 mi
Last recorded35,735 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWY 486L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,735 miles

corrosion on exhaust

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 35,731 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all o/s/f brake pipe insecure on subframe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on exhaust

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,695 miles

handbrake efforts borderline

Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing borderline

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge borderline

handbrake efforts borderline

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,518 miles

condition & repair to n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arms/spring mountings

Fail 23 Sep 2016 35,518 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

blow on exhaust silencer

condition & repair to n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arms/spring mountings

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,466 miles

underneath of viechle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2013 35,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to show signs cracking,cord/ply not visable,would recommend replacing.

underside of vehicle thick underseal in places

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal in places

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

body & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,320 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,019 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion around body & structure

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,761 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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YWY 486L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWY 486L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YWY 486L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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