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A5 MCA

1987 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche43,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MCA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,613 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,790 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,790 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,830 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,146 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 82,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A5 MCA is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 43,531 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 A5 MCA, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 MCA registered?

A5 MCA is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is A5 MCA safe to buy?

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