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HGD 897X

1982 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche63,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 897X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,340 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,301 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,300 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty don't click onto high beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,770 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,012 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to suspension/brake pipes in center of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,995 miles

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

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

1/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES AND HEAVLY UNDER SEALED 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,901 miles

1/ BRAKE/SUSPENSION PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,548 miles

1/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ SUSPENSION/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HGD 897X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 63,973 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 HGD 897X, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HGD 897X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 17 May 1982.

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