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BSK 478

1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,901 mi
Last recorded34,901 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn38,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 478
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 34,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,755 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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BSK 478 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,286 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 BSK 478, 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 72 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSK 478?

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What year was BSK 478 registered?

BSK 478 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is BSK 478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 478 shows 8 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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