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Rolls Royce Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Rolls Royce Unknown reliable? We analysed 860 real MOT tests across 388 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 860 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.9%
Typical Mileage
45,769mi
Annual Mileage
472mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Rolls Royce Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake binding and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Unknown.

Rolls Royce Unknown Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Rolls Royce Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
parking brake recording little or no effort 6

Rolls Royce Unknown Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Rolls Royce Unknown models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 12

Rolls Royce Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
123 mi/yr
Typical
472 mi/yr
Average
1,907 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,390 mi/yr

How Long Does a Rolls Royce Unknown Last?

Based on 388 Rolls Royce Unknown vehicles on UK roads.

Average
42.8 years
Median
44.0 years

Rolls Royce Unknown Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Unknown MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
45,769 mi
75th Percentile
75,952 mi
95th Percentile
105,898 mi
Max Recorded
986,574 mi

How Does the Rolls Royce Unknown Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Rolls Royce Unknown THIS CAR 85.9% 860 45,769 mi — 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
Yamaha XS400 82.3% 1,455 21,538 mi 48 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 Unknown outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Rolls Royce Unknown?

The Rolls Royce Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 860 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 Unknown are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (14 recorded failures), brake binding (13), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8). 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.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Rolls Royce Unknown with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Rolls Royce Unknown owner drives around 472 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.

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.

Rolls Royce Unknown — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rolls Royce Unknown reliable?
Based on 860 MOT tests, the Rolls Royce Unknown has a 85.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Rolls Royce Unknown?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake binding, and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Rolls Royce Unknown do per year?
The typical Rolls Royce Unknown does around 472 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Rolls Royce Unknown last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Rolls Royce Unknown?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.