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TGU 617L

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,139 mi
Last recorded74,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 617L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 74,139 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 71,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,983 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,977 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,645 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 617L is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TGU 617L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 617L registered?

TGU 617L is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TGU 617L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 617L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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