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PGC 160K

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche67,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 160K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 99,662 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both drag link boots split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PGC 160K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 67,966 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 PGC 160K, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGC 160K registered?

PGC 160K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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