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8713 FH

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

12,638 mi
Last recorded12,638 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8713 FH
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 12,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

park brake effort just met requirements - adjustments or repair work needed

Fail 2 Apr 2025 12,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

park brake effort just met requirements - adjustments or repair work needed

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 10,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 10,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 9,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 8,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 8,459 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 7,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 6,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 6,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,726 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,048 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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8713 FH is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 8713 FH, 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.

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8713 FH is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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