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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 147 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

147

Model Years

1996 to 1997

Years Covered

2

About the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn was MOT tested 147 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1996 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 63,529 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 53,546 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 6750cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,588
Per month£216/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1997 details

How reliable is the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)
vs Rolls-Royce brand average+2% (95% avg)

Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199794%11453,546 mi
1996100%3363,529 mi

Questions about the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

Is the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1996 to 1997), the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 147 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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