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UTU 353

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche67,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 353
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 87,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 86,960 miles

o/s wing mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2013 86,960 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s wing mirror missing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,187 miles

Oil leak

underbody covered in thick underseal all appears ok

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 83,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 83,247 miles

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

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

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

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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UTU 353 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UTU 353, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTU 353 registered?

UTU 353 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is UTU 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 353 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UTU 353 have outstanding finance?

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