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1 CJM

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche67,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CJM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,479 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 69,615 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,596 miles

steering arm has play in idler arm between the ball joints- needs thorough cleaning of oil and checked thoroughly

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,038 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,331 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 68,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,098 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 68,098 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,834 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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1 CJM is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 67,966 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 1 CJM, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 CJM is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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