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RRK 879

1968 Rolls Royce Shadow

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,685 mi
Last recorded49,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow47,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRK 879
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,685 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 47,608 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 46,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,640 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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RRK 879 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,279 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRK 879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRK 879 registered?

RRK 879 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 2 May 1968.

Is RRK 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRK 879 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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