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F473 HWJ

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,796 mi
Last recorded22,796 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 HWJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 22,796 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 22,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 22,390 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,788 miles

minor play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 15,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 15,742 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,977 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

suspect fluid leak on o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2009 14,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,768 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover loose

slight leak on subframe damper at n/s/r

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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F473 HWJ is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 F473 HWJ, 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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What year was F473 HWJ registered?

F473 HWJ is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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