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C820 VCG

1985 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche66,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 VCG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,981 miles

Front pipes slightly corroded going into radiator

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

Rear suspension metal pipes have slight corrosion

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2024 87,974 miles

Front pipes slightly corroded going into radiator

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

Rear suspension metal pipes have slight corrosion

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,966 miles

Front pipes slightly corroded going into radiator

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

Rear suspension metal pipes slightly corroded

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,941 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,244 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,539 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,536 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,020 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,762 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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C820 VCG is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 66,998 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 C820 VCG, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C820 VCG registered?

C820 VCG is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C820 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C820 VCG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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