Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith reliable? We analysed 3,084 real MOT tests across 386 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Silver Wraith.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Silver Wraith owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 128 | 82.8% | 36,218 | 62,888 | 87,428 |
| 1980 | 477 | 78.8% | 52,689 | 77,444 | 112,033 |
| 1979 | 642 | 82.1% | 55,600 | 75,421 | 107,260 |
| 1978 | 338 | 80.5% | 44,494 | 84,094 | 106,486 |
| 1977 | 298 | 82.2% | 67,161 | 80,858 | 110,458 |
| 1976 | 54 | 90.7% | 61,194 | 69,440 | 90,246 |
| 1971 | 68 | 80.9% | 22,755 | 70,020 | 93,420 |
| 1955 | 54 | 94.4% | 45,504 | 53,447 | 86,414 |
| 1953 | 53 | 98.1% | 64,350 | 79,300 | 79,300 |
| 1952 | 52 | 90.4% | 6,718 | 20,659 | 70,045 |
| 1951 | 59 | 84.7% | 33,440 | 47,015 | 60,157 |
| 1950 | 56 | 85.7% | 12,437 | 31,922 | 59,270 |
| 1947 | 51 | 94.1% | 43,360 | 64,980 | 79,016 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Last?
Based on 386 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Silver Wraith 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 Silver Wraith
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.1% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
78.8% MOT pass rate from 477 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is 1953, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.1% across 53 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.8% — 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 Silver Wraith Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Silver Wraith THIS CAR | 83.0% | 3,084 | 68,885 mi | 79 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 |
| Matchless G80 | 92.3% | 2,210 | 10,974 mi | 75 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 Silver Wraith outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 3,084 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 Silver Wraith are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (133 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (97), and parking brake recording little or no effort (62). 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 Silver Wraith owner drives around 381 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 Silver Wraith models stay on UK roads for around 79 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.