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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rolls Royce Dawn. Check any Dawn by registration number below.

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96.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Rolls Royce Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rolls Royce Dawn — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rolls Royce Dawn has an average MOT pass rate of 96.7%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Rolls Royce brand average of 92.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Dawn is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Dawn fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. If you are preparing your Dawn for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Rolls Royce Dawn, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rolls Royce Dawn performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 60 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

2020

Based on 236 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 3yr

13k mi

Mileage at 5yr

11k mi

2019

Based on 282 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2018

Based on 475 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

2017

Based on 651 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.5%

Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

2016

Based on 594 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

0.8%

0

Based on 435 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Rolls Royce average: 92.8%
Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

Top MOT Failures — Rolls Royce Dawn

The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Dawn fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

2.7%
Rolls Royce Dawn Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Rolls Royce Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rolls Royce models.

Rolls Royce Corniche

90.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Wraith

99.1% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

91.5% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spur

78.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Phantom

100.0% pass rate

Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

89.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rolls Royce Dawn

Rolls Royce Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rolls Royce Dawn MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Dawn?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rolls Royce Dawn is 96.7% compared to the Rolls Royce average of 92.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rolls Royce Dawn?
The most common MOT failures on the Rolls Royce Dawn are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (2.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Rolls Royce Dawn reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.7%, the Rolls Royce Dawn is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rolls Royce Dawn?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rolls Royce Dawn?
Typical mileage for the Rolls Royce Dawn: 23,827 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Dawn to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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