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2809 VR

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2809 VR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,821 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,804 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,279 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 37,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,374 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,056 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Corniche?

Based on 8,524 MOT tests across 818 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
818
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 338
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 173
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
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2809 VR is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 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 Corniche fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 338 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2809 VR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Corniche typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2809 VR?

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What year was 2809 VR registered?

2809 VR is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is 2809 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2809 VR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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