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OFR 853

1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,128 mi
Last recorded9,128 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn38,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 853
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 9,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,104 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 9,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,848 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 8,848 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OFR 853 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OFR 853, 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.

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What year was OFR 853 registered?

OFR 853 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 4 November 1954.

Is OFR 853 safe to buy?

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