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RB 305

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,499 mi
Last recorded54,499 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB 305
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 48,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,639 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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RB 305 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RB 305, 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 RB 305 registered?

RB 305 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is RB 305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB 305 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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