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R 2

2005 Rolls Royce Phantom

Black Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,793 mi
Last recorded17,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom41,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR 2
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 17,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 17,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 15,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 15,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 14,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 14,866 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 14,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 14,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 14,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 14,682 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 14,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,203 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread heavy feathering

offside rear tyre inner tread heavy feathering

Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 2,483 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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R 2 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom in Black with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 41,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R 2 registered?

R 2 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is R 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for R 2 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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