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GTL 228K

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 228K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hole in boot floor out with the prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some of the rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 60,413 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hole in boot floor out with the prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some of the rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,161 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 60,161 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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GTL 228K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GTL 228K, 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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What year was GTL 228K registered?

GTL 228K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 17 November 1971.

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