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APP 174J

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,544 mi
Last recorded45,544 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 174J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 45,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,469 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,841 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,937 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 40,936 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 35,213 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated Gaiter (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,722 miles

Steering coupling gaiter split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,631 miles

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,516 miles

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

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

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

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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APP 174J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 APP 174J, 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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What year was APP 174J registered?

APP 174J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 13 February 1971.

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