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RMA 785P

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 162,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 785P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,154 miles

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

all tyres cracking and perishing

steering shaft gaiter split/non failable item

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres cracking and perishing

steering shaft gaiter split/non failable item

Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 72,154 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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RMA 785P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMA 785P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMA 785P registered?

RMA 785P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 4 December 1975.

Is RMA 785P safe to buy?

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