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OJB 20

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 20
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,288 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,970 miles

brake fluid low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,901 miles

NSR & OSR COIL SPRING CUPS / SUS ARMS CORROADED BADLY

REAR TYRES PERISHED BADLY(235/65/16)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 95,066 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake operation slightly lower on offside.

Slight oil seepage on power steering rack offside gaiter.

both middle silencers blowing slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2005 94,994 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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OJB 20 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJB 20, 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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OJB 20 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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