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KR 1719

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 162,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR 1719
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,573 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded but not leaking(at tank) (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded but not leaking(at tank) (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,931 miles

slight play in stearing coloum

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,403 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,725 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,890 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,261 miles

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

Oil leak

no nearside wing mirror

Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 91,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 89,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 87,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 87,082 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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KR 1719 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 62,880 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR 1719, 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 51 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 KR 1719 registered?

KR 1719 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 16 January 1975.

Is KR 1719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR 1719 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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