2009 Rolls Royce Ghost 6.6L Petrol · B5 KBH
2009 Rolls Royce Ghost (6.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 65,727 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE GHOST
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B5 KBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 65,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B5 KBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Rolls Royce Ghost (B5 KBH) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B5 KBH Mileage History
- 11/04/202249,492 mi
- 19/05/202355,358 mi+5,866 mi
- 16/05/202463,033 mi+7,675 mi
- 13/05/202565,727 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 5,257 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Ghost (Series I & II)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: ROLLS ROYCE GHOST
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Turbo Coolant Line Leaks(Serious)
The rubber coolant lines feeding the twin turbochargers sit in the "V" of the engine and become brittle from heat.
- Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Leak Issues(Moderate)
The N74 V12 engine's valve cover gaskets deteriorate with age, causing oil leaks that can drip onto the exhaust manifold and create a burning oil smell. In severe cases, oil can contaminate spark plugs causing misfires.
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- Turbo Coolant Line LeaksSerious
The rubber coolant lines feeding the twin turbochargers sit in the "V" of the engine and become brittle from heat.
- Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Leak IssuesModerate
The N74 V12 engine's valve cover gaskets deteriorate with age, causing oil leaks that can drip onto the exhaust manifold and create a burning oil smell. In severe cases, oil can contaminate spark plugs causing misfires.
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