£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB
UK • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 22
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB is a tax and MOT exempt classic with a long wheel base and a substantial history file detailing significant mechanical work. While the recorded mileage is low, it's believed to be 116,000, indicating moderate use over its lifespan.
Condition
6
The car has had significant maintenance in recent years, including engine and transmission work, but the listing mentions a 5-digit odometer and the mileage is believed to be 116,000, which suggests considerable use. Cosmetic condition is not detailed, but the amount of recent mechanical work indicates some wear and the need for reconditioning.
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116,000 miles
2S7540BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
ULO421R
1976
Auction
£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Registration: ULO421R VIN: 2S7540BW Mileage Showing: 16,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 29/08/2026 Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
Price Analysis vs Other Sovereign 4.2s
£651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,825
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,165
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sovereign 4.2 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
16,130 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Aug 2025, 16,130 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On 3rd Jul 2025, 16,076 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 18th Jul 2024, 15,386 miles
Failed
On 11th Jul 2024, 15,384 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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