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BYR 482T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 482T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 116,034 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 116,034 miles

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 115,613 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,055 miles

rear fuel pipe damp n/side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,307 miles

small hole in centre exhaust section

Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,113 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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BYR 482T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYR 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

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What year was BYR 482T registered?

BYR 482T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BYR 482T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 482T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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