2016 Rolls Royce Ghost — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 328 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Rolls Royce Ghost, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 96.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (86.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 4 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 4 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.9% | 3 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | 3 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1 |
| 5 | Headlamp levelling device | 1 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 1 |
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 | 12.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 7 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 240 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 67 | 3.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 67 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 63 | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 62 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 62 | 3.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Ghost
Before buying a 2016 Rolls Royce Ghost, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 1.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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.
- Tyres (0.9% 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.
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 2016 Rolls Royce Ghosts pass their MOT?
96.7% of the 328 2016 Rolls Royce Ghost MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Rolls Royce Ghost?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.2%).
Does the 2016 Ghost get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 3.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 328 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.