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NBP 295R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 295R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 97,242 miles

tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2025 97,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component fouling Power steering pipe hitting in steering column (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,188 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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NBP 295R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NBP 295R, 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.

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What year was NBP 295R registered?

NBP 295R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 20 May 1977.

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