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DYF 172V

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYF 172V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 53,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,554 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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DYF 172V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,499 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 DYF 172V, 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 47 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 DYF 172V registered?

DYF 172V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is DYF 172V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYF 172V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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