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Rolls-Royce Corniche

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1971 · 6,230 cc

RCW 71MOT history

RCW 71 is a blue and black petrol Rolls-Royce Corniche first used on 18 Nov 1968. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 35,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
35,637 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCW 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Corniche
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,230 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
18 Nov 1968
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCW 71 was last recorded at 35,637 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 11,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2008: 6,376 miles, lower than 6,431 miles on 17 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,645 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
11,992 miles
Average per year
1,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 35,637 miles
  • 2021 – 23,645 miles
  • 2017 – 11,089 miles
  • 2016 – 8,742 miles
  • 2014 – 8,059 miles
  • 2013 – 7,716 miles
  • 2011 – 7,502 miles
  • 2010 – 7,281 miles
  • 2009 – 6,955 miles
  • 2008 – 6,376 miles
  • 2007 – 6,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,637 miles (+11,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    471778627829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,645 miles (+12,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    619245953453
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside slightly corroded

  3. Pass11,089 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,089 miles
    Test number
    593282194324
    • AdvisoryAll brake and suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills/floors corroded/undersealed

  4. Pass8,742 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,742 miles
    Test number
    857195686485
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFloor area/inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in thick underseal

  5. Pass8,059 miles (+343)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,059 miles
    Test number
    185971854239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass7,716 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,716 miles
    Test number
    518771903320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  7. Fail7,714 miles (+212)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,714 miles
    Test number
    807754793204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass7,502 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    7,502 miles
    Test number
    798787201203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,281 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,281 miles
    Test number
    350867900259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail7,231 miles (+276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,231 miles
    Test number
    112707770163
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass6,955 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,955 miles
    Test number
    201292259459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,376 miles (-55)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,376 miles
    Test number
    630590158113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,431 miles
    Test number
    784497707102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCW 71

What vehicle is registration RCW 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCW 71 on a blue and black petrol Rolls-Royce Corniche first used on 18 Nov 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RCW 71 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCW 71 expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCW 71?
The MOT on RCW 71 expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCW 71 done?
RCW 71 was recorded at 35,637 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 1,680 miles a year.
Has RCW 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCW 71 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on RCW 71 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RCW 71 find?
RCW 71 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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