Rolls Royce 25/30 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Rolls Royce 25/30 car check
Is the Rolls Royce 25/30 reliable? We analysed 621 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce 25/30 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp not working on main beam, headlamp not working on dipped beam and brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce 25/30.
Rolls Royce 25/30 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce 25/30. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce 25/30 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce 25/30 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce 25/30 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce 25/30 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce 25/30 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce 25/30 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce 25/30 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce 25/30 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 90 | 94.4% | 41,371 | 59,310 | 73,630 |
| 1937 | 205 | 96.6% | 27,576 | 57,608 | 81,807 |
| 1936 | 120 | 95.8% | 12,615 | 37,864 | 75,148 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce 25/30 Last?
Based on 103 Rolls Royce 25/30 vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce 25/30 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce 25/30 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce 25/30
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.6% MOT pass rate from 205 tests
94.4% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce 25/30 is 1937, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.6% across 205 tests. The 1938 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce 25/30 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce 25/30 THIS CAR | 96.0% | 621 | 58,162 mi | 90 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Hyundai Accent Gsi | 67.7% | 1,196 | 68,139 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (79.1% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate), the Rolls Royce 25/30 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rolls Royce 25/30Should you buy a used Rolls Royce 25/30?
The Rolls Royce 25/30 has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.0% across 621 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rolls Royce 25/30 are headlamp not working on main beam (7 recorded failures), headlamp not working on dipped beam (3), and brake recording little or no effort (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rolls Royce 25/30 owner drives around 368 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce 25/30 models stay on UK roads for around 90 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.