Rolls Royce Ghost (2010)

133 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2010 Rolls Royce Ghost

CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is remarkably reliable, with a 94.4% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and only 15% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuring figure for a car in this class. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't relevant here, as this model is exclusively petrol-powered.

These Ghosts are being kept in excellent condition, averaging just 36,665 miles at 14 years old, which reflects careful ownership typical of the marque. With fewer than one failure per vehicle on average (0.77) but 2.5 advisories, maintenance issues tend to be minor wear items rather than structural problems—though any repair on a Ghost will be expensive, so budget accordingly and have a specialist inspect before purchase.

Average reliability 14.4% above UK average
94.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,439
typical mileage
18,826–48,822 middle half
15%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,826
low mileage
33,439
typical
48,822
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost vehicles fall between 18,826 and 48,822 miles.

2010 Rolls Royce Ghost — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 105 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

114 105 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.77
Avg failures per vehicle
2.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 13.9%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 8.5%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 8.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.9%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 6.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 6.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.3%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Rolls Royce Ghost:

2011 2012 2015