Rolls Royce Corniche Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Corniche reliable? We analysed 8,524 real MOT tests across 818 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Corniche is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Corniche.
Rolls Royce Corniche Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Corniche. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Corniche MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Corniche to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Corniche Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Corniche fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Corniche Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Corniche owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Corniche MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Corniche year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 135 | 88.9% | 8,646 | 19,922 | 36,232 |
| 2001 | 260 | 91.2% | 9,656 | 14,504 | 23,516 |
| 2000 | 256 | 86.7% | 10,153 | 19,290 | 26,913 |
| 1995 | 50 | 84.0% | 24,245 | 43,211 | 45,737 |
| 1994 | 62 | 83.9% | 30,313 | 41,465 | 49,812 |
| 1993 | 76 | 90.8% | 23,680 | 32,875 | 48,152 |
| 1992 | 163 | 86.5% | 18,088 | 24,047 | 38,946 |
| 1991 | 144 | 87.5% | 17,038 | 43,836 | 54,490 |
| 1990 | 364 | 87.9% | 21,484 | 38,363 | 63,516 |
| 1989 | 352 | 84.1% | 19,943 | 29,587 | 55,946 |
| 1988 | 362 | 81.2% | 26,614 | 39,710 | 70,586 |
| 1987 | 266 | 85.3% | 31,236 | 43,531 | 74,081 |
| 1986 | 182 | 82.4% | 35,796 | 46,156 | 56,710 |
| 1985 | 261 | 85.4% | 49,137 | 66,998 | 83,010 |
| 1984 | 329 | 82.7% | 30,506 | 43,948 | 63,194 |
| 1983 | 212 | 84.0% | 14,478 | 65,852 | 85,818 |
| 1982 | 443 | 80.4% | 47,240 | 63,973 | 76,279 |
| 1981 | 302 | 81.1% | 43,812 | 69,126 | 88,950 |
| 1980 | 385 | 82.6% | 44,212 | 75,066 | 96,494 |
| 1979 | 347 | 78.7% | 49,617 | 75,499 | 95,422 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Corniche Last?
Based on 818 Rolls Royce Corniche vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Corniche Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Corniche MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce Corniche
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.2% MOT pass rate from 260 tests
74.5% MOT pass rate from 145 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Corniche is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 260 tests. The 1968 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce Corniche Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Corniche THIS CAR | 82.8% | 8,524 | 49,446 mi | 58 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Austin Mini Cooper | 79.6% | 4,144 | 41,212 mi | 64 yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (79.1% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate), the Rolls Royce Corniche outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Corniche has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 8,524 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rolls Royce Corniche are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (338 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (173), and parking brake recording little or no effort (128). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rolls Royce Corniche owner drives around 342 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce Corniche models stay on UK roads for around 58 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.