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TVD 389M

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,939 mi
Last recorded41,939 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVD 389M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,939 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,919 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,629 miles

o/s/r suspension bush poor condition

old brake pipes disconneced rear

rear discs slight corrosion

steering feels rough when rotated

steering shaft boot split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,629 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r suspension bush poor condition

old brake pipes disconneced rear

rear discs slight corrosion

steering feels rough when rotated

steering shaft boot split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes disconnected rear

o/s stop light dim

o/s/r suspension bush poor condition

rear discs slight corrosion

slight lift o/s/f steering joint

steering shaft boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,617 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,617 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

slight play os steering ball joint

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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TVD 389M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TVD 389M, 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 TVD 389M registered?

TVD 389M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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