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EFB 900

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,232 mi
Last recorded15,232 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFB 900
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 14,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 13,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 12,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 11,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,063 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,613 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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EFB 900 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EFB 900, 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 EFB 900 registered?

EFB 900 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is EFB 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFB 900 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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