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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 2,412 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

99%

Total Tests

2,412

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (100%)

Years Covered

8

About the Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Rolls-Royce Wraith was MOT tested 2,412 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2014 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 99%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 100% from 525 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 97%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Rolls-Royce Wraith has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 38,625 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 8,156 miles.

Compared to the Rolls-Royce brand average of 95%, the Wraith performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Rolls-Royce range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 6592cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,413
Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Rolls-Royce Wraith?

vs average of all models+17% (82% avg)
vs Rolls-Royce brand average+4% (95% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Rolls-Royce Wraith by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2021100%818,156 mi
202098%9712,233 mi
201999%17815,331 mi
201897%42823,846 mi
2017100%52543,437 mi
201699%42025,955 mi
201597%26733,775 mi
201498%41638,625 mi

Questions about the Rolls-Royce Wraith

Is the Rolls-Royce Wraith reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2014 to 2021), the Rolls-Royce Wraith averages a 99% MOT pass rate, from 2,412 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 100%.

Which year Rolls-Royce Wraith has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith has the highest MOT pass rate at 100%, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 97%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Rolls-Royce Wraiths more reliable?

The Rolls-Royce Wraith has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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