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MCW 83J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 83J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,008 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 64,004 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 May 2007 63,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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MCW 83J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 Daimler Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 83J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCW 83J registered?

MCW 83J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is MCW 83J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 83J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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