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B270 RLN

1984 Rolls Royce Corniche

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche43,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 RLN
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 66,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 66,786 miles

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

Central Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly parking brake not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,685 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 66,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,653 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Central Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable steering rack has oil leak (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,820 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 61,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 6 May 2009 61,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2008 58,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2008

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,249 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BASE LOCKING WORN [ELECTRIC] PLAY STARTING IN N/S/REAR HUB N/S/REAR INNER D/SHAFT GATOR SPLIT F/PADS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY

Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,378 miles

oil leak

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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B270 RLN is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B270 RLN, 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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B270 RLN is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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