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TTT 449

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,066 mi
Last recorded121,066 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTT 449
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 121,066 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 May 2024 119,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,026 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,630 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,477 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,441 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,441 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TTT 449 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 TTT 449, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TTT 449 registered?

TTT 449 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TTT 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTT 449 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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