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LGH 748T

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 748T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 93,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,993 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 85,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,817 miles

engine oil leak

nearside exhaust slightly loose at manifold joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,195 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 72,153 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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LGH 748T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGH 748T, 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 48 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 LGH 748T registered?

LGH 748T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 3 October 1978.

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