Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce Wraith (2017)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2017 Rolls Royce Wraith

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2017 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 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a remarkably reliable proposition: 97% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects affect just 2.9% of the fleet. Failure is genuinely rare at 0.2 per vehicle on average, suggesting these cars are either exceptionally well-maintained or inherently robust.

At 15,220 miles median (19,624 average), these Wraiths are lightly used for their age, which partly explains the stellar results—but even so, the typical advisory count of 1.8 per car indicates minor wear is developing. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should still focus on electrical systems and suspension components, as these are where luxury cars often hide expensive surprises despite clean MOT records.

We have limited data for the 2017 Rolls Royce Wraith — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
97%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
2.9%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.2
Over 5.5 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
15k
Middle half: 11k–24k
For context

These stats describe 105 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 105 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 20.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Other issues 18.3%
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Brake wear 3.8%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Rolls Royce Wraith

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

15,220
typical
10,863
low mileage
24,477
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Rolls Royce Wraith vehicles fall between 10,863 and 24,477 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 10,863 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.
10,863–24,477 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Rolls Royce Wraiths sit.
Over 33,043 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Rolls Royce Wraith — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Rolls Royce Wraiths are still on the road.

Strong survival — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

89 82 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

5.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.2
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
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