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HSU 668

1974 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche57,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 668
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012
Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front headlamp beam image poor

front seat belts not locking

slight leak on rad,bottom pipe

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering linkage,from box

transmission pipes rubbing out on gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,333 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,279 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,276 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,260 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under vehicle surface corrosion

under vevicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2007 61,248 miles

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

nearside front lower wing /sill cover corroded

offside front lower wing/sill cover corroded

rear valance corroded both sides

slight play steering shaft universal joint

Pass 24 May 2006 61,170 miles

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

nearside and offside lower front wings corroded

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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HSU 668 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSU 668, 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 HSU 668 registered?

HSU 668 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 18 January 1974.

Is HSU 668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 668 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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