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B1 VLL

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,807 mi
Last recorded23,807 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VLL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 23,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

wheel cap;s

Pass 24 Sep 2024 23,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 23,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 21,952 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,710 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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B1 VLL is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B1 VLL registered?

B1 VLL is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B1 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 VLL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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