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B2 BTE

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,742 mi
Last recorded41,742 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BTE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 41,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 41,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,671 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2020 39,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,304 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 26,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,144 miles

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

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

nearside front complience mount srarting to seperate

Pass 17 May 2011 26,078 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,208 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,200 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,079 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edge`s

Pass 24 May 2007 21,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,323 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B2 BTE is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 BTE, 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 B2 BTE registered?

B2 BTE is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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