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BMB 894F

1968 Daimler Sovereign

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,680 mi
Last recorded21,680 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1968 Daimler Sovereign62,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 894F
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 21,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 21,680 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,745 miles

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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BMB 894F is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,104 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 BMB 894F, 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 58 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMB 894F registered?

BMB 894F is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1968.

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