Rolls-Royce Unclassified
From 536 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a wheel bearing with excessive play and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 10 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 6 |
| fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 32,110 and 67,500 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,512 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rolls-Royce models
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 96.6% |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 97.7% |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 97.2% |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 84.9% |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 96.9% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Unclassified has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 536 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Unclassified is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing with excessive play.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Unclassified is 37,512 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,110 and 67,500 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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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