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TGU 242L

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche49,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 242L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,772 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 70,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2012 70,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,781 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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TGU 242L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TGU 242L, 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 TGU 242L?

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What year was TGU 242L registered?

TGU 242L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is TGU 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 242L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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