Rolls-Royce Dawn
From 1,744 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
Rolls-Royce Dawn on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 12 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 9.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 434 | 63 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 431 | 61 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 426 | 71 | +1 | -0 | +12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 415 | 70 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 433 | 57 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 440 | 58 | +0 | -0 | +10 |
| 2024 Q1 | 425 | 63 | +5 | -4 | +1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 425 | 62 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2019 | 95.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 94.2% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 99.3% | parking brake inoperative on one side |
1 earlier years
| 2016 | 98.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate inscription missing or illegible |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dawns tested had between 4,970 and 20,811 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,851 median miles, the Dawn has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rolls-Royce models
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 96.6% |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 97.7% |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 84.9% |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 96.9% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Dawn MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Dawn has a 97.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,744 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Dawn?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Dawn is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
How many Rolls-Royce Dawns are on UK roads?
There are 434 Rolls-Royce Dawns currently licensed on UK roads, with 63 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Dawn at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Dawn is 12,851 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,970 and 20,811 miles.
Buying a used Dawn?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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