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999 RW

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,749 mi
Last recorded30,749 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 RW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 30,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 30,749 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 30,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 30,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 30,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 29,702 miles

Front washer jet slightly poor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,472 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Rear fluid suspension slightly damp

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Nov 2019 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front inner main bulb inop

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak

washer jet slightly poor

Fail 8 Nov 2019 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front inner main bulb inop

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak

washer jet slightly poor

Pass 24 May 2018 28,685 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2017 27,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,466 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,299 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2012 23,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,172 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,172 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,862 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,862 miles

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

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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999 RW is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,587 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 999 RW, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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999 RW is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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