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B417 AHX

1985 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche66,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 AHX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 96,835 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up sidewall areas

Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 93,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,629 miles

parking brake lever near limit for reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,953 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,981 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,513 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,681 miles

all four tyres outer walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B417 AHX is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 66,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B417 AHX, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B417 AHX registered?

B417 AHX is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B417 AHX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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