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DFC 941R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,352 mi
Last recorded23,352 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 941R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2022 23,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,834 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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DFC 941R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFC 941R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFC 941R registered?

DFC 941R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is DFC 941R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFC 941R shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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