1980 Rolls Royce SHADOW2 6.8L Petrol · MLT 4
1980 Rolls Royce SHADOW2 (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1980. Recorded mileage 132,550 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SHADOW2
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MLT 4 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2021
- 132,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MLT 4 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow2 (MLT 4) between November 2006 and June 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
MLT 4 Mileage History
- 27/11/2006126,368 mi
- 18/10/2007123,698 mi-2,670 mi
- 05/06/2009127,048 mi+3,350 mi
- 12/06/2009127,048 mi
- 25/06/2010127,824 mi+776 mi
- 25/06/2010127,824 mi
- 13/05/2011129,835 mi+2,011 mi
- 24/05/2012130,453 mi+618 mi
- 20/08/2013130,884 mi+431 mi
- 10/02/2015131,947 mi+1,063 mi
- 18/07/2018132,519 mi+572 mi
- 23/07/2018132,541 mi+22 mi
- 16/07/2019132,541 mi
- 25/06/2021132,550 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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