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FGL 167

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGL 167
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Stuck on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Stuck on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 41,825 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering weeping from rack ends

pas pump weeping

Fail 5 May 2017 41,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Power steering weeping from rack ends

pas pump weeping

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,679 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,550 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,907 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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FGL 167 is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 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 FGL 167, 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 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGL 167 registered?

FGL 167 is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 29 June 1973.

Is FGL 167 safe to buy?

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