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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

Grey · Petrol · 1951 · 4,250 cc

KBH 585MOT history

KBH 585 is a grey petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn first used on 31 Dec 1951. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KBH 585
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Dawn
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
31 Dec 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KBH 585 was last recorded at 86,810 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,996 miles · 12 Oct 2013
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,810 miles
  • 2013 – 84,996 miles
  • 2012 – 84,659 miles
  • 2011 – 84,372 miles
  • 2010 – 84,037 miles
  • 2009 – 83,718 miles
  • 2008 – 83,499 miles
  • 2007 – 83,352 miles
  • 2006 – 82,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,810 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    846284824404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,996 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    809035883293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,659 miles (+287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    306658032472
    • NoteBrake lamp switch will soon need adjustment/ repair
    • NoteHorn button sticky
  4. Fail84,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    398009331433
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  5. Pass84,372 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    675749131296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,301 miles (+264)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    339308961136
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in n/s + o/s king pins
    • NoteStrong advise. play in steering joints/idler
  7. Pass84,037 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    881077230125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,718 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    964673259193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,704 miles (+205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    832576349182
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
  10. Pass83,499 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    134002048112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,352 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    602571147191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,322 miles (+547)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    220173227189
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass82,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    731457226018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KBH 585

What vehicle is registration KBH 585 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KBH 585 on a grey petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn first used on 31 Dec 1951. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KBH 585 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KBH 585 expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KBH 585?
The MOT on KBH 585 expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KBH 585 done?
KBH 585 was recorded at 86,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 206 miles a year.
Has KBH 585 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KBH 585 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on KBH 585 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on KBH 585 find?
KBH 585 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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