Rolls-Royce Common MOT Problems (2026)
Rolls-Royce models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 12,718 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Rolls-Royce MOT pass rate: 95%
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Rolls-Royce Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 13% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | 3% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Lighting defects | |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce Dawn | 3% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Lighting defects | |
| 4 | Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Rolls-Royce Wraith | 1% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Lighting defects |
Most Reliable Rolls-Royce Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls-Royce Wraith | 98% | |
| 2 | Rolls-Royce Phantom | 98% | |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce Ghost | 97% | |
| 4 | Rolls-Royce Dawn | 97% | |
| 5 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 86% |
All Rolls-Royce Models by Fail Rate
Every Rolls-Royce model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spirit | 1990 | 87% | 13% | |
| Dawn | 2018 | 94% | 6% | |
| Silver Seraph | 1998 | 93% | 6% | |
| Wraith | 2018 | 97% | 3% | |
| Wraith | 2014 | 98% | 2% | |
| Ghost | 2010 | 98% | 2% | |
| Dawn | 2017 | 99% | 1% | |
| Dawn | 2016 | 98% | 1% | |
| Wraith | 2016 | 99% | 1% | |
| Ghost | 2012 | 97% | 1% | |
| Ghost | 2015 | 99% | 1% | |
| Cullinan V12 Auto | 2019 | 100% | 0% | |
| Wraith | 2017 | 100% | 0% |
Rolls-Royce MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Rolls-Royce cars?
The most common MOT problems on Rolls-Royce cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Rolls-Royce models with at least 1,000 tests, the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has the highest average fail rate at 13%.
Which Rolls-Royce model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Rolls-Royce Wraith has the best MOT record of the Rolls-Royce models with at least 1,000 tests: 98% of its 2,412 MOT tests ended in a pass and 1% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Rolls-Royce?
The average MOT pass rate for Rolls-Royce is 95%, based on 12,718 MOT tests across 14 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 5% of MOT tests on Rolls-Royce cars ended in a fail.
Rolls-Royce Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Rolls-Royce model
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