Rolls Royce common problems and MOT failures
From 14,687 MOT tests in 2024, 4.8% of Rolls Royce vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Rolls Royce MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyre seriously damaged | 107 |
| 2 | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 89 |
| 3 | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 72 |
| 4 | tyre cords visible or damaged | 67 |
| 5 | headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 60 |
| 6 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 59 |
| 7 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 57 |
| 8 | emissions levels exceed default limits | 55 |
| 9 | lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 52 |
| 10 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 43 |
What this means if you're buying a Rolls Royce
The single most common MOT failure for Rolls Royce is tyre seriously damaged, accounting for 16% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.
These figures are from real MOT inspections — they show what testers actually find wrong with Rolls Royce vehicles. If you're viewing a used Rolls Royce, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Buying a specific Rolls Royce? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.
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