Rolls Royce Unclassified MOT Failures
An analysis of 360 real DVSA MOT tests on the Rolls Royce Unclassified — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Rolls Royce Unclassified fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Rolls Royce Unclassified is abs fault — this model is 16 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 360 MOT tests, 12.65% of all Rolls Royce Unclassified tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include fluid leak (10x the fleet average) and exhaust system damage (6.6x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Rolls Royce Unclassified's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions, Bodywork. If you're inspecting a Rolls Royce Unclassified before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Rolls Royce Unclassified
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Rolls Royce Unclassified:
Suspension — check for abs fault. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak. Bodywork — check for exhaust system damage.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Rolls Royce Unclassified MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rolls Royce Unclassified?
Based on 360 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is abs fault — at 16x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include fluid leak and exhaust system damage.
Is the Rolls Royce Unclassified reliable based on MOT data?
The Rolls Royce Unclassified has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is abs fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include abs fault, fluid leak, exhaust system damage.
How do I check a Rolls Royce Unclassified's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.