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RDG 121M

1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto44,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 121M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,947 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 62,947 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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RDG 121M is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,111 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 RDG 121M, 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 55 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 RDG 121M registered?

RDG 121M is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RDG 121M safe to buy?

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