1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto 4.2L Petrol · 3 SJO
1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto (4.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 1977. Recorded mileage 63,882 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SOVEREIGN 4.2 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1977
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 SJO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 63,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 SJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto (3 SJO) between November 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
3 SJO Mileage History
- 26/11/201354,887 mi
- 28/11/201354,889 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/201556,582 mi+1,693 mi
- 02/09/201557,832 mi+1,250 mi
- 09/08/201658,836 mi+1,004 mi
- 14/08/201759,784 mi+948 mi
- 01/08/201860,317 mi+533 mi
- 01/08/201860,319 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/201961,067 mi+748 mi
- 12/08/201961,075 mi+8 mi
- 17/09/202061,528 mi+453 mi
- 20/09/202161,805 mi+277 mi
- 05/06/202362,265 mi+460 mi
- 11/06/202462,811 mi+546 mi
- 26/11/202563,468 mi+657 mi
- 25/09/202663,882 mi+414 mi
Average of roughly 701 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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