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FKR 761L

1972 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKR 761L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack mounting bush's slight play

Pass 28 May 2010 67,182 miles

as test no. 201912840470

Fail 22 May 2010 67,182 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deep cracks in offside rear tyre - no cords exposed

floor at drivers seat corroded

offside indicators fast flash

offside steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

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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FKR 761L is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKR 761L, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKR 761L registered?

FKR 761L is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 17 October 1972.

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The MOT history for FKR 761L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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