Rolls-Royce Wraith
From 1,646 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
Rolls-Royce Wraith on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 3.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 526 | 120 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 521 | 118 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 518 | 124 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 518 | 119 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q3 | 525 | 111 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 525 | 103 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q1 | 540 | 103 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2023 Q4 | 549 | 99 | +1 | -0 | +5 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2017 | 100% | - |
| 2016 | 98.8% | a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 98.6% | a tyre seriously damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2014 | 95.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wraiths tested had between 48,478 and 107,066 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,066 median miles, the Wraith has 0.003 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% |
Common questions
What is the Rolls-Royce Wraith MOT pass rate?
The Rolls-Royce Wraith has a 96.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,646 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rolls-Royce Wraith?
The most common MOT failure on the Rolls-Royce Wraith is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Rolls-Royce Wraiths are on UK roads?
There are 526 Rolls-Royce Wraiths currently licensed on UK roads, with 120 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rolls-Royce Wraith at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rolls-Royce Wraith is 107,066 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,478 and 107,066 miles.
Buying a used Wraith?
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.