CarVerify

Free Car Check

R788 CFM

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,464 mi
Last recorded80,464 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 CFM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,329 miles

all four tyres age cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking

Offside Front 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))

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2019 80,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking

Offside Front 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))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,305 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

park brake not locking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2018 80,294 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parkbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 79,596 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,801 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front seatbelt clasp casing missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,555 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,535 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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Dawn reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R788 CFM is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R788 CFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R788 CFM?

You can check the full history of R788 CFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R788 CFM registered?

R788 CFM is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R788 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 CFM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R788 CFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R788 CFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.