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2000 Rolls Royce Corniche

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,913 mi
Last recorded26,913 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rolls Royce Corniche19,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,913 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 26,008 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,776 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 22,776 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,578 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 20,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,849 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 18,565 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,521 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 18,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,999 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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40 RR is a 2000 Rolls Royce Corniche in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,290 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 40 RR, 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 26 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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40 RR is a 2000 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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