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SYO 412S

1977 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche68,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 412S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 79,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,125 miles

Oil leak

emissions struggled to pass test

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Most Flexiable hoses showing corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand middle silencer and right hand pipe have slight leaks (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Several pipes on the rear of vehicle showing signs of Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Most Flexiable hoses showing corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand middle silencer and right hand pipe have slight leaks (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Several pipes on the rear of vehicle showing signs of Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,832 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD EARTH (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 76,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 75,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 75,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 75,363 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f outter sill

Fail 21 May 2007 75,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f outter sill

Pass 18 May 2006 74,800 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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SYO 412S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYO 412S, 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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What year was SYO 412S registered?

SYO 412S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 4 August 1977.

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