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RVY 9P

1976 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,046 mi
Last recorded5,046 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVY 9P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 5,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 4,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 4,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 4,265 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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RVY 9P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 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 RVY 9P, 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 50 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 RVY 9P?

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What year was RVY 9P registered?

RVY 9P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is RVY 9P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVY 9P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVY 9P have outstanding finance?

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