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DRH 700T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

29,362 mi
Last recorded29,362 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn80,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 700T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 29,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 29,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,605 miles

Nearside Rear chassis by bump stops have corrosion not within prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis by bump stops have corrosion not within prescribed area

Surface corrosion to under body in places

Fail 18 Dec 2017 26,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.20% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear chassis by bump stops have corrosion not within prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis by bump stops have corrosion not within prescribed area

Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,593 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,314 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,840 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2010 24,802 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 24,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 24,295 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,140 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 24,140 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2005 22,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 22,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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DRH 700T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 80,894 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 DRH 700T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DRH 700T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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