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BEW 120T

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 120T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,839 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,033 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,805 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 81,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 78,903 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,394 miles

FRont to rear brake pipes undersealed

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,393 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

unable to make a proper inspection of front to rear brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,801 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,135 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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BEW 120T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,499 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 BEW 120T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEW 120T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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