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A170 MRO

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 MRO
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 133,172 miles

Oil leak

some rust forming underside and sills on and neaqr perscribed areas

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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A170 MRO is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A170 MRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A170 MRO registered?

A170 MRO is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A170 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A170 MRO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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