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MTC 884R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,478 mi
Last recorded10,478 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 884R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2021 10,478 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 7,771 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 2,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,463 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,972 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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MTC 884R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTC 884R, 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 50 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 MTC 884R registered?

MTC 884R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 10 August 1976.

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