Rolls-Royce Corniche
From 474 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 6 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 15.9% of Corniche failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £49.
Typical mileage
Half of all Corniches tested had between 24,476 and 71,130 miles on the clock.
At 51,662 median miles, the Corniche has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rolls-Royce models
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 96.6% |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 97.7% |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 97.2% |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 84.9% |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 96.9% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Corniche MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Corniche has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 474 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Corniche?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Corniche is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Corniche at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Corniche is 51,662 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,476 and 71,130 miles.
Buying a used Corniche?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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