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FVL 135M

1974 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,631 mi
Last recorded33,631 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche57,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 135M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 33,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 28,797 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 28,365 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 27,762 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,092 miles

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

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

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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FVL 135M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 57,254 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 FVL 135M, 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 52 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 FVL 135M registered?

FVL 135M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 16 May 1974.

Is FVL 135M safe to buy?

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