2017 Rolls Royce Wraith 6.6L Petrol · 27 P

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 19 August 2026, resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the preceding tests in 2022, 2024, and 2025, all of which also passed without issue. The only advisory entries across the entire five-year history appear at the 2023 test, relating to front and rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit on their outer and inner edges respectively. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and reassuring, with the vehicle clearing four of its last five tests completely free of advisories. Given that the 2026 test did not record any persistent issues from the 2023 advisories, it would appear the tyres were subsequently replaced and the geometry or suspension components causing the uneven wear have not since produced further advisory commentary, suggesting the situation has been resolved. With a recorded mileage of 14,995 miles across approximately nine years, this Wraith has covered only around 1,666 miles annually, which is substantially below average and indicates that the car has either seen very light use or has spent considerable periods standing. Such low mileage figures are not necessarily a virtue in a vehicle of this calibre and age, as prolonged standing can introduce its own set of mechanical concerns. Significant gaps in MOT coverage prior to the 2022 test also suggest intermittent use, and although the recent annual tests imply the vehicle is now being exercised more regularly, a thorough physical inspection should account for the cumulative effects of earlier inactivity on components that degrade with calendar age rather than mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to issues that arise from extended standing periods. Brake discs and calipers are highly susceptible to corrosion when a vehicle is rarely used, so the discs should be inspected for surface rust pitting and the calipers for any signs of seizing or binding, which would manifest as uneven braking pull or a reluctance of the car to roll freely when pushed. The 12V battery health should be verified, as batteries that have been left in a partially charged state or subjected to infrequent use cycles often exhibit reduced capacity; a load test or battery health report would be prudent. Tyres fitted to a low-mileage car of this age are particularly prone to sidewall perishing and cracking due to UV exposure and age-related rubber deterioration, even if the tread depth remains adequate, so all four tyres should be examined closely for hairline cracks in the sidewalls and the DOT date codes checked to confirm they are not excessively old. Fluid degradation is another critical consideration for any low-mileage luxury vehicle, as brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil all deteriorate with time regardless of whether the car has been driven. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should typically be renewed every two to three years, so confirmation of a recent fluid service is advisable; similarly, the coolant system should be checked for condition and concentration. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, as perished bushes, top mounts, and dampers can deteriorate from inactivity, and observe whether the steering returns to centre smoothly without any vagueness or knocking from the front end. The exhaust system should be inspected for any signs of external corrosion at the mounting points and joints, and the underbody examined for any rust development given the car's age. Finally, verifying a complete and up-to-date service book history, ideally with specialist or main dealer stamps, will help confirm that time-based servicing has been carried out diligently despite the low annual mileage.