1978 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto 4.2L Petrol · BWS 766S
1978 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 18,699 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER 4.2 SOVEREIGN AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 4235cc
BWS 766S Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 18,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BWS 766S Mileage History
- 27/07/201515,686 mi
- 13/09/201616,005 mi+319 mi
- 14/10/201716,340 mi+335 mi
- 09/02/202316,374 mi+34 mi
- 09/06/202316,434 mi+60 mi
- 08/09/202517,935 mi+1,501 mi
- 01/09/202618,622 mi+687 mi
- 16/09/202618,699 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
BWS 766S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto (BWS 766S) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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