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RUD 542L

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche49,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 542L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 30,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 29,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 28,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,906 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,930 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,390 miles

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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RUD 542L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 49,647 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 RUD 542L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUD 542L registered?

RUD 542L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is RUD 542L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUD 542L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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