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DUG 58K

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 58K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,169 miles

engine oil light flickering

stone chip to the offside of windscreen in zone b

the front no plate is cracked

the hazard light switch is sticking

under body corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2017 46,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

engine oil light flickering

stone chip to the offside of windscreen in zone b

the front no plate is cracked

the hazard light switch is sticking

under body corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2017 96,142 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale inop (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 56% 48 no lock n/s 123 no lock o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint.as marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight burn mark inside sealed beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened VERY STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened VERY STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arches (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded and have been greased

this vehicle has a lot of corrosion throughout the underneth

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened VERY STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened VERY STRONG ADVISE (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arches (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded and have been greased

this vehicle has a lot of corrosion throughout the underneth

Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake only just met the required limits

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake only just met the required limits

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,804 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

all road springs rusty

long travel at park brake

rust on o/s sill

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,804 miles

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

Oil leak

all road springs rusty

long travel at park brake

rust on o/s sill

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,077 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded and weak

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion on front subframe and chassis

corosion on sills

fan belt slipping

grease points dry

windscreen washers pressure poor

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,203 miles

rust on floor and chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

corosion on sills

Fail 20 Dec 2010 92,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

corosion on sills

rust on floor and chassis

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,469 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corosion on o/s/f sill

long travel park brake

lower steering coupling noisey <covered by rubber boot>

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both seat belts slow to retract

corosion on brake pipes at n/s inner wing

corossion on both outer sills

long travel park brake

rust on front subframe

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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DUG 58K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 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 DUG 58K, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUG 58K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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