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GIB 738

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 738
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,709 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH VEHICLE

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE ABOVE THE FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE ABOVE THE FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR THE REAR SPRING ON THE CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,143 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,860 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 62,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,739 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 56,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,288 miles

Offside front tyre bald on both edges of tread

Some brake pipes have grease/underseal applied so unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,440 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 32,189 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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GIB 738 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GIB 738, 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 GIB 738 registered?

GIB 738 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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