2014 Rolls Royce Ghost — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 372 MOT tests analysed for the 2014 Rolls Royce Ghost, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (82.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 9 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 6 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 4 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 2 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.2% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 10 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 7 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 198 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 142 | 3.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 79 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 69 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 74 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 73 | 4.1% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ghost
Before buying a 2014 Rolls Royce Ghost, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Rolls Royce Ghosts pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 372 2014 Rolls Royce Ghost MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Rolls Royce Ghost?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).
Does the 2014 Ghost get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 3.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 372 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.