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MDM 278L

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,422 mi
Last recorded62,422 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 278L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,032 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,032 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust fouling body

slight play in both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings

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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MDM 278L is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MDM 278L, 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.

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What year was MDM 278L registered?

MDM 278L is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MDM 278L safe to buy?

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