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RYY 273K

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 273K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,205 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,834 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,282 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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RYY 273K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYY 273K, 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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What year was RYY 273K registered?

RYY 273K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is RYY 273K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 273K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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