Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith?

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 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith?

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 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith?

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 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.4% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.2% 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 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith?

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 Wraith (2014)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2014 Rolls Royce Wraith

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith passes its MOT first time in 95.7% of cases, significantly outperforming the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely reliable car. The dangerous defect rate sits at 10.6%, which is acceptably low and suggests these cars are being maintained seriously by their owners.

These Wraiths average just 23,039 miles at test time, indicating they're garage queens with minimal use, and the low failure rate of 0.39 per vehicle reflects both careful ownership and the engineering quality you'd expect at this price point. Before buying, check the full service history obsessively—at these mileages and ages, a gap in records is a red flag that the previous owner wasn't treating it as the investment it is.

We have limited data for the 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith — 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

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 13k–31k

For context

These stats describe 132 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 132 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 3 Tyre wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.4%) · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.7%) · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.2%) · …

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

8.5% Brake wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (8.5%) · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (4.8%) · Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (4.8%)

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

6.3% Other issues

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (6.3%) · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (6.3%) · Oil leak, but not excessive (6.3%) · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Before you buy a 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% 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 →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith 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.

23,039

typical

12,514

low mileage

30,650

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith vehicles fall between 12,514 and 30,650 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,514 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.

✓ 12,514–30,650 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Rolls Royce Wraiths sit.

⚠ Over 41,377 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Rolls Royce Wraith — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Rolls Royce Wraiths are still being driven.

Strong survival — 97 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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