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G141 RCW

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 RCW
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,196 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 97,188 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,529 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 95,529 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

wires fouling o/s/r axle

Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbed on the inside edge

wires fouling n/s/f steering rack

wires fouling o/s/r axle

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.0 Auto?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
wheel bearing has excessive play 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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G141 RCW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 113,564 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 4.0 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G141 RCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.0 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G141 RCW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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