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MCM 697

1987 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,856 mi
Last recorded15,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche43,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCM 697
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 15,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 15,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 15,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,219 miles

N/S Rear Brake Compensator Valve Dust Cover Split

O/S rear Brake Compensator Valve Dust Cover Deteriorated.

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 15,006 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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MCM 697 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 43,531 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 MCM 697, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCM 697 registered?

MCM 697 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is MCM 697 safe to buy?

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