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HGU 415J

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,715 mi
Last recorded39,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 415J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,595 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,579 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,842 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,461 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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HGU 415J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HGU 415J, 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 HGU 415J registered?

HGU 415J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 2 July 1971.

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