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SPE 167L

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,282 mi
Last recorded49,282 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche49,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 167L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 45,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 45,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 43,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,213 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,224 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,224 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,074 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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SPE 167L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 49,647 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 SPE 167L, 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 53 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 SPE 167L?

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What year was SPE 167L registered?

SPE 167L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is SPE 167L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 167L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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