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.

Is the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (22.4% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.6% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (11.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom passes its MOT on the first attempt 93.8% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which reflects the meticulous maintenance these cars typically receive from conscientious owners. The dangerous defect rate of 9.2% is reassuringly low, suggesting structural and safety issues are rare in this cohort.

These Phantoms are running at just 37,768 miles on average—genuinely low for a 17-year-old car—and when failures do occur, they average fewer than one per vehicle, with advisories clustered around routine wear items. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully to confirm that consistently high standard has been maintained, because a neglected Phantom becomes expensive very quickly.

We have limited data for the 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 12.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 19k–50k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

What tends to go wrong

Based on 130 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 6 Brake wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (22.4%) · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (10.6%)

💡 Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

~1 in 10 Tyre wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.6%) · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (11.4%) · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (11%) · …

💡 Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. A used-car inspection will confirm how much is left.

~1 in 10 Other issues

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (10.2%) · Oil leak, but not excessive (8.9%) · under trays fitted (6.1%) · …

9.8% Lighting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (9.8%)

💡 Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

5.7% Corrosion / rust

sill covers fitted (5.7%)

💡 Inspect sills, subframes and brake pipes in person — photos rarely show structural rust.

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

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Before you buy a 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	128	93.7%	0.81

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Rolls Royce Phantom vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,724

typical

18,634

low mileage

49,888

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,634 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,634–49,888 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Rolls Royce Phantoms sit.

⚠ Over 67,348 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Rolls Royce Phantom — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Rolls Royce Phantoms are still being driven.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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