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OEA 278

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 278
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,932 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,946 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Fulcrum bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,255 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Fulcrum bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,911 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,632 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S track ro end gaiter split

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,171 miles

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

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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OEA 278 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 OEA 278, 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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OEA 278 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is OEA 278 safe to buy?

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