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SS 166

2005 Rolls Royce Phantom

Silver Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,124 mi
Last recorded57,124 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom41,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 166
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 57,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 56,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 55,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,382 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 41,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 18,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,588 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 13,588 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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SS 166 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom in Silver with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 41,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS 166, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SS 166 registered?

SS 166 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is SS 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS 166 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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