Rolls-Royce Phantom
From 2,226 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 headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 8 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 headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 3 |
| when fully applied, the parking brake is incapable of holding the vehicle on a 16% gradient | 2 |
| flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted | 2 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 2 |
Rolls-Royce Phantom on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 28 newly registered in the past year with 20 leaving, a net gain of 8. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 775 | 264 | +3 | -10 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 788 | 258 | +6 | -0 | +6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 754 | 286 | +12 | -0 | +23 |
| 2024 Q4 | 756 | 261 | +7 | -10 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 783 | 237 | +8 | -0 | +27 |
| 2024 Q2 | 770 | 223 | +11 | -7 | +4 |
| 2024 Q1 | 744 | 245 | +11 | -3 | +8 |
| 2023 Q4 | 736 | 245 | +15 | -14 | +1 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Auto | Battery Electric | 390 | 55% |
| Phantom V12 Auto | Petrol | 107 | 15% |
| Phantom Drophead Auto | Petrol | 101 | 14% |
| Phantom V12 Ewb Auto | Petrol | 60 | 8% |
| Phantom Ewb Auto | Petrol | 57 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100% | - |
| 2019 | 95.9% | a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 100% | - |
| 2016 | 98.4% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
7 earlier years
| 2014 | 100% | - |
| 2013 | 100% | - |
| 2011 | 100% | - |
| 2008 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 97.5% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2006 | 97.9% | - |
| 2005 | 96.3% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Phantoms tested had between 5,886 and 61,194 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,750 median miles, the Phantom has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rolls-Royce models
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 96.6% |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 97.2% |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 84.9% |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 96.9% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Phantom MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has a 97.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,226 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Phantom?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Phantom is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Rolls-Royce Phantoms are on UK roads?
There are 775 Rolls-Royce Phantoms currently licensed on UK roads, with 264 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Phantom at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Phantom is 17,750 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,886 and 61,194 miles.
Buying a used Phantom?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.