Rolls Royce Ghost (2011)
2011 Rolls Royce Ghost
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost is substantially more reliable than the UK average, with a 93% first-time pass rate versus the typical 80%—a genuinely impressive result for a 13-year-old luxury car. The 15.4% dangerous defect rate is moderate and not a major red flag, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained by their conscientious owners.
These Ghosts are running relatively low mileage for their age, averaging just 32,770 miles, which explains both the high pass rate and the modest 0.74 failures per vehicle. With an average of 3 advisories per vehicle flagged at MOT, expect minor wear items rather than structural problems—but have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the air suspension and brake systems, as these are common cost areas on ageing Rolls Royces.
What to check before buying a 2011 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 2011 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.
Half of all 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost vehicles fall between 18,230 and 43,076 miles.
2011 Rolls Royce Ghost — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 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.
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13.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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8.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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8.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.9%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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6.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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6.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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