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RTP 212J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTP 212J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing at edges.

Slight wetness to power steering rack.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 82,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing at edges.

Slight wetness to power steering rack.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,386 miles

All tyres wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Slight play in nearside rear hub.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside rear hub.

All tyres wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,720 miles

All tyres wearing at edges.

Corrosion starting offside rear sill.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 79,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,154 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing at outer edge.

Slight corrosion to rear discs.

Slight play nearside rear hub.

Washers weak.

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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RTP 212J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RTP 212J, 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 RTP 212J registered?

RTP 212J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 28 January 1971.

Is RTP 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTP 212J shows 16 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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