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3 RGS

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RGS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking Brake Pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,235 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,516 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,618 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 27,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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3 RGS is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 3 RGS, 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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What year was 3 RGS registered?

3 RGS is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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The MOT history for 3 RGS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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