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A8 FSG

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FSG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 82,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,496 miles

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

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

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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A8 FSG is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A8 FSG, 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 A8 FSG registered?

A8 FSG is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is A8 FSG safe to buy?

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