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XGF 317M

1974 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche57,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 317M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 60,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted CALIPER PIN MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 59,206 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken spring broken in 2 places (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,128 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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XGF 317M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 57,254 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 XGF 317M, 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 52 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 XGF 317M?

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What year was XGF 317M registered?

XGF 317M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is XGF 317M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 317M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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