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WGT 654R

1977 Rolls Royce Corniche

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,338 mi
Last recorded98,338 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche68,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 654R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,016 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,652 miles

underbody starting to corrode

front crossmember brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 3 May 2013 97,649 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front crossmember brake pipes corroded

offside front brake caliper brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,430 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 97,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 97,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,444 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 96,442 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 96,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 96,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,235 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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WGT 654R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGT 654R, 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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WGT 654R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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