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KJG 17

1969 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche44,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJG 17
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,871 miles

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

Nearside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,103 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 71,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,381 miles

oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 69,730 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bolt missing from exhaust clamp centre of system

engine oil dipstick missing

steering column rubber cover split

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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KJG 17 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,246 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 KJG 17, 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 57 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJG 17 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 3 July 1969.

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