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AHJ 821

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche67,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 821
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,836 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,398 miles

Front discs pitted

Rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs pitted

Rear discs pitted

Rear driveshaft universal joints corroded

Steering column rubber coupling perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,149 miles

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

front and rear tyres worn close to the limit on the edges

Pass 27 May 2009 41,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 41,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,690 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AHJ 821 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AHJ 821, 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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What year was AHJ 821 registered?

AHJ 821 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is AHJ 821 safe to buy?

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