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P717 BDF

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 BDF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,688 miles

Handbrake release broken.

Multiple small oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear, subframe shock absorber is weeping

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,227 miles

Handbrake release broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear of the vehicle is bouncy. (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in "A" zone

Fail 22 Jan 2020 40,227 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake release broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear of the vehicle is bouncy. (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in "A" zone

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,678 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Tyres slightly cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking Both callipers (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fluid leak behind Nearside front bunper

Front number plate deteriorated

Mineral fluid low on dash

Rear suspension has negligible dampening effect

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 27,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 25,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 23,875 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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P717 BDF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P717 BDF, 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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P717 BDF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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