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RGC 899

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,722 mi
Last recorded10,722 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 899
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,486 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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RGC 899 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RGC 899, 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 RGC 899 registered?

RGC 899 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 10 November 1976.

Is RGC 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGC 899 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGC 899 have outstanding finance?

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