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1987 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,129 mi
Last recorded43,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche43,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB 7
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,129 miles

Both sides corroding and covered in grease going to rear

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 43,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding and covered in grease going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 43,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,129 miles

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

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

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rack (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,106 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,447 miles

The nearside rear fog lamp is inoperative.

Fail 13 May 2008 42,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The nearside rear fog lamp is inoperative.

Pass 5 May 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 32,752 miles

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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BB 7 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BB 7, 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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BB 7 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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