Rolls Royce Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Rolls Royce model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 12,770 real MOT tests.
Average Rolls Royce MOT pass rate: 95%
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Rolls Royce Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls Royce Silver Spur | 15% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 14% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Rolls Royce Silver Dawn | 6% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Rolls Royce Wraith V12 Black Badge Auto | 6% | Suspension stress, Tyre wear | |
| 5 | Rolls Royce Silver Seraph | 5% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Rolls Royce Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Rolls Royce models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls Royce Cullinan V12 Auto | 100% | |
| 2 | Rolls Royce Ghost V12 4x4 Auto | 96% | |
| 3 | Rolls Royce Wraith V12 Auto | 100% | |
| 4 | Rolls Royce Ghost V12 Auto | 100% | |
| 5 | Rolls Royce Unclassified | 100% |
All Rolls Royce Models by Fail Rate
Every Rolls Royce model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spirit | 1992 | 71% | 29% | |
| Silver Spur | 1991 | 76% | 24% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1993 | 77% | 23% | |
| Silver Spur | 1994 | 81% | 19% | |
| Silver Spur | 1990 | 83% | 17% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1990 | 87% | 13% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1991 | 85% | 12% | |
| Silver Spur | 1997 | 88% | 12% | |
| Phantom | 2012 | 90% | 10% | |
| Silver Seraph | 2000 | 86% | 9% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1995 | 92% | 8% | |
| Dawn | 2018 | 94% | 6% | |
| Silver Seraph | 1998 | 93% | 6% | |
| Silver Dawn | 1997 | 94% | 6% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1994 | 94% | 6% | |
| Phantom | 2004 | 92% | 6% | |
| Wraith V12 Black Badge Auto | 2021 | 94% | 6% | |
| Ghost | 2016 | 95% | 5% | |
| Dawn | 2020 | 95% | 5% | |
| Phantom | 2008 | 95% | 5% | |
| Silver Spirit | 1996 | 93% | 5% | |
| Ghost | 2011 | 96% | 4% | |
| Ghost | 2017 | 96% | 4% | |
| Dawn | 2019 | 96% | 4% | |
| Ghost | 2014 | 96% | 4% | |
| Silver Seraph | 1999 | 93% | 4% | |
| Phantom | 2019 | 96% | 4% | |
| Wraith | 2018 | 97% | 3% | |
| Ghost | 2013 | 97% | 3% | |
| Ghost | 2018 | 95% | 3% | |
| Wraith | 2014 | 98% | 2% | |
| Ghost | 2010 | 98% | 2% | |
| Wraith | 2015 | 97% | 2% | |
| Phantom | 2007 | 97% | 2% | |
| Phantom | 2016 | 98% | 2% | |
| Wraith | 2020 | 98% | 2% | |
| Ghost | 2019 | 98% | 2% | |
| Dawn | 2017 | 99% | 1% | |
| Dawn | 2016 | 98% | 1% | |
| Wraith | 2016 | 99% | 1% | |
| Ghost | 2012 | 97% | 1% | |
| Ghost | 2015 | 99% | 1% | |
| Cullinan Black Badge Auto | 2020 | 99% | 1% | |
| Wraith | 2019 | 99% | 1% | |
| Phantom | 2005 | 97% | 1% | |
| Phantom | 2006 | 99% | 1% | |
| Cullinan Black Badge Auto | 2021 | 99% | 1% | |
| Silver Spur | 1995 | 96% | 1% | |
| Cullinan V12 Auto | 2019 | 100% | 0% | |
| Wraith | 2017 | 100% | 0% |
Showing top 50 of 67 model/year combinations. View all Rolls Royce models
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 component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Rolls Royce diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Silver Spur has the highest average fail rate at 15%.
Which Rolls Royce model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Rolls Royce model in our data is the Cullinan V12 Auto with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Rolls Royce models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Rolls Royce?
The average MOT pass rate for Rolls Royce is 95%, based on 12,770 MOT tests across 15 models. This means about 5% of Rolls Royce cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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