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ZO 1197

1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn38,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZO 1197
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1954
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,374 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,221 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,701 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 70,393 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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ZO 1197 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Silver 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 ZO 1197, 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 ZO 1197?

You can check the full history of ZO 1197 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ZO 1197 registered?

ZO 1197 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 4 November 1954.

Is ZO 1197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ZO 1197 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.

Does ZO 1197 have outstanding finance?

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