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MCW 128G

1969 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,215 mi
Last recorded9,215 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow 116,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 128G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 7,240 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,066 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 6,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 4,806 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 4,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,409 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 3,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,347 miles

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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MCW 128G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,911 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 MCW 128G, 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 57 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 MCW 128G registered?

MCW 128G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 31 December 1969.

Is MCW 128G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 128G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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