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RLR 5R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 5R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 66,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,344 miles

Nearside Front second main beam lamp not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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RLR 5R 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 RLR 5R, 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

How do I check the history of RLR 5R?

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What year was RLR 5R registered?

RLR 5R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 12 January 1977.

Is RLR 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 5R 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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