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BVU 949N

1975 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,183 mi
Last recorded43,183 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Corniche49,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 949N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,953 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cruise control servo faulty

engine running very very rich

Fail 28 Nov 2009 37,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cruise control servo faulty

engine running very very rich

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering column gaitor split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,248 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

cut in neardide rear tyre

play in offside rear wheel bearings

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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BVU 949N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 49,807 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 BVU 949N, 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 51 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 BVU 949N registered?

BVU 949N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 28 May 1975.

Is BVU 949N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 949N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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