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OOK 420R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOK 420R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 82,438 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,204 miles

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,981 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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OOK 420R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOK 420R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOK 420R registered?

OOK 420R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OOK 420R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOK 420R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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