ROLLS ROYCE CORNICHE1988 · 6.8L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on July 4, 2025 at 80,890 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This consistency across five consecutive annual tests back to 2020 indicates that the vehicle has been kept in a condition that avoids the common mechanical and structural failures typically seen in classic machinery. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,129 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2023, the car covered only 198 miles, suggesting it sits for long periods or is used only very occasionally. While this low mileage limits wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use of vehicles often presents risks related to age-related degradation, such as perished rubber seals, dry rot, and brake fluid contamination, which are not always captured in a standard MOT-only test. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas that affect low-mileage classic cars. Particular attention requires payment to the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans for hidden corrosion, as the record shows no previous rust-related failures. You should also inspect the suspension bushings and rubber hoses for cracking or per, as these components degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Checking for brake caliper seizing and ensuring the cooling system is free of leaks is essential to verify that the low mileage correlates with actual mechanical preservation.