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R5 LHH

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,255 mi
Last recorded30,255 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LHH
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 29,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,771 miles

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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R5 LHH is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R5 LHH, 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 R5 LHH registered?

R5 LHH is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R5 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 LHH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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