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RCS 29

1977 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,638 mi
Last recorded65,638 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche68,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCS 29
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,434 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,432 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Due to engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Main beam stuck on (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/F tyre contaminated with brake fluid, skid risk

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,753 miles

noise in near side of suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,606 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,579 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 62,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 62,707 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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RCS 29 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,321 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 RCS 29, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RCS 29 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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