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PPB 880

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,530 mi
Last recorded41,530 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 880
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2025 41,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,182 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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PPB 880 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,499 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 PPB 880, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPB 880?

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What year was PPB 880 registered?

PPB 880 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is PPB 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 880 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPB 880 have outstanding finance?

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