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UVW 745R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,219 mi
Last recorded58,219 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 745R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,655 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,200 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,849 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 61,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,480 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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UVW 745R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UVW 745R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVW 745R registered?

UVW 745R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is UVW 745R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 745R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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