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A497 RUM

1984 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,840 mi
Last recorded67,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche43,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA497 RUM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,002 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 67,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 64,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror glass no view

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 62,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,196 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy - x4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,822 miles

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

horn faulty ok time of test. o/s/f lower ball joint rubber damp.. exhust blowing .. handbrake high...

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,822 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,204 miles

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

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

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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A497 RUM is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,948 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 A497 RUM, 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 42 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A497 RUM registered?

A497 RUM is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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