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FTM 198L

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,743 mi
Last recorded21,743 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche49,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 198L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,743 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 21,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,634 miles

corrosion starting on both outer sills

Pass 21 May 2014 19,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,084 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 19,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,521 miles

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

corrosion starting on n/s outer sill

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 16,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,743 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 14,739 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FTM 198L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 49,647 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 FTM 198L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FTM 198L?

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What year was FTM 198L registered?

FTM 198L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is FTM 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 198L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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