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500 C

1990 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Rolls Royce Corniche38,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 C
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 37,940 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 31,294 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,046 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 27,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seats do not tilt

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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500 C is a 1990 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 38,363 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 500 C, 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 36 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 500 C registered?

500 C is a 1990 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 500 C safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 C shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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