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G639 MGP

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 MGP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 58,352 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking front calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Lower hose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,862 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 55,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,353 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,412 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 46,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,994 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 44,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,479 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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G639 MGP is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,587 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 G639 MGP, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G639 MGP is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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