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MFM 70D

1966 Daimler V8 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1966 Daimler V8 25072,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 70D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,562 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,513 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 69,513 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,415 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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MFM 70D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1966 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFM 70D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFM 70D registered?

MFM 70D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 2 August 1966.

Is MFM 70D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFM 70D shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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