2002 Rolls Royce Corniche 6.8L Petrol · LJ51 RSD

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean MOT history. The most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 11,648 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to March 2019, suggesting the car has been kept in a high state of mechanical readiness. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 485 miles per year. Between the March 2019 test at 10,889 miles and the April 2025 test at 11,648 miles, the car covered only 759 miles over six years. This indicates the vehicle has spent significant periods in long term storage rather than in active daily use. While the MOT record is flawless, the lack of usage presents specific risks. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system for binding calipers or pitted brake discs caused by inactivity. Rubber components, including suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and engine mounts, often perish or crack due to age and lack of movement regardless of the low mileage. Special attention must be paid to the fuel system and fluids to ensure no degradation has occurred during standing periods. The absence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures in the records is positive, but a manual check for chassis rust in hidden areas remains essential for a vehicle of this vintage.