Common Rolls Royce Silver Dawn Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs
Every known Rolls Royce Silver Dawn MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 147 real MOT tests across 1 model years.
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95%
Rolls Royce Silver Dawn pass rate
95%
Rolls Royce average
82%
National average
The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn has an average MOT pass rate of 95%, which is equal to the Rolls Royce average and 13 points above the national average.
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Most Common Rolls Royce Silver Dawn MOT Issues
Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, with typical repair costs
Brakes
High likelihood£80 - £450
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed
Failure points:
Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum
Suspension
High likelihood£150 - £600
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded
Failure points:
Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking
Lights
High likelihood£15 - £200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated
Failure points:
Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure
Tyres
High likelihood£50 - £300
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall
Failure points:
Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply
Exhaust & Emissions
High likelihood£80 - £800
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak
Failure points:
Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning
Steering
High likelihood£100 - £500
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated
Failure points:
Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits
Body & Structure
High likelihood£200 - £1200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage
Failure points:
Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness
Windscreen & Wipers
Lower likelihood£10 - £350
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated
Failure points:
Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen
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Rolls Royce Silver Dawn Running Costs
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Rolls Royce Silver Dawn FAQ
What are the most common Rolls Royce Silver Dawn problems?
The most common Rolls Royce Silver Dawn MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 147 real tests.
Is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn reliable?
The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn has an average MOT pass rate of 95%, which is 13 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.
How much does it cost to fix common Rolls Royce Silver Dawn faults?
Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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