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NLX 602V

1980 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche75,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 602V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 78,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,981 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,219 miles

All advises from failure 832408357006 still apply

Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe coming off fuel pump is very close to anti roll bar

Slight play in Nearside front hub assembly

Slight play in Nearside rear hub assembly

Slight play in Offside front hub assembly

Slight play in Offside rear hub assembly

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,795 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 67,704 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

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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NLX 602V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NLX 602V, 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 NLX 602V registered?

NLX 602V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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The MOT history for NLX 602V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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