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WRV 175K

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Maroon Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96 mi
Last recorded96 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 175K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 9 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018
Pass 7 Sep 2016 8,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 8,728 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WRV 175K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Maroon with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRV 175K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRV 175K?

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What year was WRV 175K registered?

WRV 175K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is WRV 175K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 175K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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