Rolls Royce Phantom MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rolls Royce Phantom. Check any Phantom by registration number below.

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96.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.4%

vs Rolls Royce Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rolls Royce Phantom — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rolls Royce Phantom has an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the Rolls Royce brand average of 92.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Phantom is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rolls Royce Phantom, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rolls Royce Phantom performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 33 vehicles

75.8%Good

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

48.5%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

2020

Based on 167 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

2019

Based on 186 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2018

Based on 325 vehicles

99.7%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

2017

Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2016

Based on 168 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.6%

2015

Based on 126 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

8k mi

2014

Based on 212 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

35k mi

2013

Based on 144 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

43k mi

2012

Based on 72 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2011

Based on 157 vehicles

99.4%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2010

Based on 133 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2009

Based on 97 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2008

Based on 259 vehicles

93.4%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2007

Based on 248 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.6%

2006

Based on 211 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

0.7%

2005

Based on 201 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2004

Based on 147 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.0%

2003

Based on 52 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 865 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Rolls Royce average: 92.8%

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

12.1%

Other Rolls Royce Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rolls Royce models.

Rolls Royce Corniche

90.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Wraith

99.1% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

91.5% pass rate

Rolls Royce Dawn

98.8% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spur

78.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

89.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rolls Royce Phantom

Rolls Royce Phantom — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rolls Royce Phantom MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Phantom?

The average MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Phantom is 96.2% compared to the Rolls Royce average of 92.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Rolls Royce Phantom?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Rolls Royce Phantom reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, the Rolls Royce Phantom is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Rolls Royce Phantom?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Rolls Royce Phantom?

Typical mileage for the Rolls Royce Phantom: 22,235 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Phantom to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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