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A1 WHP

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,278 mi
Last recorded6,278 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WHP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 6,278 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 6,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 6,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 6,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 5,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 5,930 miles

Braking system leaking offside under floorfron end of cover (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 5,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,563 miles

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

slight oil leak off side front floor arear

Pass 17 Jun 2010 5,330 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 5,202 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 5,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 5,055 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,055 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,687 miles

some leakes from suspension pipes

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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A1 WHP is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,587 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 A1 WHP, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 WHP registered?

A1 WHP is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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