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DWR 437W

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 437W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 89,075 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,753 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 88,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear 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 Dec 2012 83,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 78,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,405 miles

handbrake travel high advise

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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DWR 437W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 DWR 437W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DWR 437W registered?

DWR 437W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is DWR 437W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWR 437W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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