Not Sold (Est: £13,000 - £17,000)
1989 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas
Dore & Rees • UK • 20 Sept 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £13,000 - £17,000)
1989 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas
UK • 20 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas is a rare find with exceptionally low mileage and only one owner. It's presented in top condition with a full service history, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
9
The car is described as a genuine, original, very low mileage example with just one private owner and full service history. It's totally original except for new tires due to age and is claimed to be possibly the best example of the model available in the UK today. This suggests a near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
/ 10
12,500 miles
SAJDKALH3AA590323
1989
Auction
Automatic
G607 AWK
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £13,000 - £17,000)
1989 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas
Dore & Rees • UK • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
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Description
Genuine, original, very low mileage example - One private owner with full service history, all books The first all-new Jaguar saloon since the Series 1 XJ6 of 1968, the XJ40 was introduced at the 1986 Motor Show.
A new Jaguar saloon under the code number XJ40 had been proposed as early as 1972, the final styling proposal being adopted by 1980.
The longest development programme in Jaguar’s history, the new car was also the most stringently tested model that Jaguar had produced up to that time, with 250 prototypes and development cars covering over five million miles.
The model featured a new engine family, state of the art electronic technology, and a unique J-gate automatic transmission.
The XJ40 was powered by the AJ6 six-cylinder engine, replacing the classic XK engine in Jaguar’s saloon range, in 3.6 and 2.9 litre versions.
The all-new body had significantly improved build methods over previous models, but its angular styling and six-light design were a break with Jaguar/Daimle...
Price Analysis vs Other Sovereigns
£1,760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,935
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,172
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 29th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
12,510 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Mar 2026, 12,510 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On 20th Mar 2023, 12,227 miles
Passed
On 25th Jan 2022, 12,173 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- low brake pressure
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 23rd Dec 2020, 12,135 miles
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