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RTU 272

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,355 mi
Last recorded37,355 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTU 272
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge in 1 place (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,430 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both leading arms, bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both leading arms, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,451 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Spring covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,985 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,382 miles

Corrosion on the osr sill

Exhaust running close to the propshaft

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 18,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,932 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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RTU 272 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RTU 272, 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 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTU 272 registered?

RTU 272 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is RTU 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTU 272 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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