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RRW 300M

1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Purple Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,572 mi
Last recorded4,572 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto59,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 300M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 4,572 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 4,551 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 3,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 3,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 2,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 2,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 2,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 2,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 1,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 1,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 99,904 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 99,854 miles

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

radiator support panel corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,591 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,970 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 98,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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RRW 300M is a 1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Purple with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 59,355 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 RRW 300M, 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 52 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRW 300M is a 1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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