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MLN 720L

1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,661 mi
Last recorded4,661 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto5,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLN 720L
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 4,661 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 3,971 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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MLN 720L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 5,770 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLN 720L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLN 720L registered?

MLN 720L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is MLN 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLN 720L 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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