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H19 LTR

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,614 mi
Last recorded105,614 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 LTR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,614 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 105,614 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,885 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,329 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 96,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,350 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,662 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

travel on parking brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,732 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,878 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,877 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,611 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 1,935 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 1,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,920 miles

rear brake pads look low

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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H19 LTR is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H19 LTR, 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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H19 LTR is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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