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LYH 949P

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn65,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYH 949P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 99,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 99,297 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 99,297 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,283 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,155 miles

oil leak from engine area.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine area.

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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LYH 949P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 65,442 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 LYH 949P, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYH 949P registered?

LYH 949P is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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The MOT history for LYH 949P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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