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LKJ 421V

1980 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche75,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 421V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,559 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,865 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,524 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,183 miles

under sealed all under side off vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,326 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot see condition of brake pads front or rear

front/rear disc's slightly scored

Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 111,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 110,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 110,754 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 106,745 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,188 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 106,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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LKJ 421V is a 1980 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 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,066 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 LKJ 421V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LKJ 421V registered?

LKJ 421V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 10 April 1980.

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