Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Rolls Royce Phantom (2007)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Rolls Royce Phantom

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 13.8% above UK average

93.8%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

30,724

typical mileage

18,634–49,888 middle half

9.2%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.8

avg MOT failures per car

over 12.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	128	93.7%	0.81
Other (2%)	2	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom 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.

18,634

low mileage

30,724

typical

49,888

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom vehicles fall between 18,634 and 49,888 miles.

2007 Rolls Royce Phantom — Still on the Road

77 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

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

12.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom

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

15.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
12.6%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
11.4%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
11%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
11%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
10.2%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
10.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
9.8%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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