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GHB 741V

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 741V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,861 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 48,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion offside rear suspension[spring cup]

slight corrossion nearside rear suspension[spring cup]

Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front hubs bearing end play

both rear hubs bearing end play

both rear lower suspension spring cups corroded

engine / gearbox / axle leaks

front brake caliper pipes corroded o/s & near side

n/s/f suspension compliant mount bush deteriorating

pas hp hose rubbing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,182 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 47,852 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 47,402 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 47,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

movement in n/s steering rack

rear foglight not working

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,330 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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GHB 741V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GHB 741V, 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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GHB 741V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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