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1400 MB

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,548 mi
Last recorded13,548 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1400 MB
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2023 13,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 13,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 13,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,034 miles

Front slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 12,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 11,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

parking brake limits only just met advise further service or adjustment to parking brake system

Pass 26 Nov 2015 9,738 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front top and bottom ball joint covers splitting

Offside front top and bottom ball joint rubber covers splitting.

Slight damage to offside rear disc.

Pass 30 May 2013 9,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,719 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust boxes getting corroded

some corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 26 May 2011 9,711 miles

rear exhaust boxes getting corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 9,700 miles

rear exhaust boxes getting corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 9,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,645 miles

rear exhaust boxes corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 22 May 2006 9,629 miles

rear exhaust boxes getting corroded

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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1400 MB is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1400 MB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1400 MB is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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