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BVV 278S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,744 mi
Last recorded17,744 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 278S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 17,744 miles

Nearside Front subframe mounting slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 17,720 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 17,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 13,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 8,692 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspect slight play in upper and lower steering column joints

suspect sliight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

suspect sliight play in nsr and osr wheel bearings

unable to visually inspect condition of brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 5,622 miles

Oil leak

wipers

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 1,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 99,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 95,627 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 91,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 91,720 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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BVV 278S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,070 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 BVV 278S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVV 278S registered?

BVV 278S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is BVV 278S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 278S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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