1964 Daimler SP 250 2.5L Petrol · 782 HLE

The Daimler SP 250 presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 27,741 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of passes with no advisories. The maintenance trend is steady, with no worsening mechanical faults or recurring structural concerns flagged across the available record. Recorded mileage sits at 27,741 against a 1964 build, averaging roughly 447 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle annual accumulation: 25,033 miles in May 2022, 25,965 in May 2023, 27,091 in May 2024, and 27,741 in May 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Such low, consistent use over 62 years implies long stationary periods, which the clean test history suggests were managed without corrosion or brake-binding issues reaching the tester's threshold. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's age and likely extended lay-ups. The MOT record flags none of these, but standing time promotes perished rubber and seized components invisible to a no-defect pass. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for age-related corrosion not yet listed as an advisory. Verify the odometer reading against heritage paperwork, as a 27k-mile claim on a sixty-year-old vehicle demands provenance. The clean record reflects careful ownership, yet pre-1966 chassis and braking systems warrant expert scrutiny beyond DVSA scope before purchase.