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MVU 986G

1969 Daimler V8 250

Cream Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1969 Daimler V8 25066,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 986G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1969
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,061 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 56,061 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose mount (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Near side & Off side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,823 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

axle pinion oil seal leakink

Fail 26 May 2023 55,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

axle pinion oil seal leakink

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,619 miles

Nearside Rear axle slight oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,591 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear axle slight oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,201 miles

Nearside Rear axle backing plate slight misting of oil.

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of steel brake pipes schultzed over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing on engine mount assembly (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe towards rear has 3 pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily underbody Shultz coated

Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,746 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 52,500 miles

offside front brake caliper bolts,anti loosening device deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside front brake caliper bolts,anti loosening device deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all over chassis surface corrosion

front and rear brakes binding slightly

o/s rear door difficult to open from outside

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all over chassis surface corrosion

front brakes binbing slightly

o/s rear door difficult to open from outside

Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear door catch difficult to open from outside

Fail 11 Jan 2007 49,357 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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MVU 986G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250 in Cream with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1969 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,552 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 V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVU 986G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 57 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MVU 986G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 2 January 1969.

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