Rolls Royce Wraith Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Wraith reliable? We analysed 5,057 real MOT tests across 806 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Wraith is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Wraith.
Rolls Royce Wraith Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Wraith. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Wraith MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Wraith to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Wraith Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Wraith fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Wraith Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Rolls Royce Wraith models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Rolls Royce Wraith Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Wraith owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Wraith MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Wraith year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 96.8% | 5,002 | 7,818 | 13,212 |
| 2020 | 79 | 93.7% | 7,083 | 9,776 | 13,034 |
| 2019 | 201 | 96.5% | 10,293 | 15,021 | 18,737 |
| 2018 | 444 | 93.9% | 9,205 | 15,796 | 25,276 |
| 2017 | 632 | 96.5% | 10,574 | 16,716 | 25,716 |
| 2016 | 825 | 94.7% | 10,961 | 18,380 | 26,709 |
| 2015 | 1,080 | 93.3% | 14,630 | 23,219 | 34,128 |
| 2014 | 1,203 | 95.4% | 11,662 | 21,369 | 34,470 |
| 2013 | 161 | 93.2% | 11,192 | 20,618 | 34,161 |
| 1939 | 100 | 97.0% | 13,464 | 30,562 | 52,929 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Wraith Last?
Based on 806 Rolls Royce Wraith vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Wraith Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce 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 Wraith
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
93.2% MOT pass rate from 161 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Wraith is 1939, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 100 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.2% — 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 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 Wraith THIS CAR | 94.7% | 5,057 | 19,220 mi | 87 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 |
| Italjet Formula | 76% | 3,402 | 8,523 mi | 30 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 Wraith outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Wraith has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 5,057 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is parking brake: efficiency below requirements with 7 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Rolls Royce Wraith 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 Wraith owner drives around 1,959 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 Wraith models stay on UK roads for around 87 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.