The old fridge/freezer in my garage has been doing similar service for years, though I'd hesitate with modern propane refrigerant types unless I knew it had been fully inert purged/stripped of coils and compressor.
Hi NeiljohnUK
Like I said to (baja), The most common problem I have found when fridges die if the motor still runs is the gas leaks out and they cannot get cold any more.
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