1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2

Overview

• Make: Daimler
• Model: Sovereign
• Version: 4.2 Auto RWD 4dr (205 bhp)
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 38,885 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 4.2 litres, 205 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1978 Daimler Sovereign is 38,885 miles. This car was first seen in our listings data 158 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 15 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Berkshire Jeeps and Jags in Wokingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1978 Daimler Sovereign has been on sale for at least 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £12,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 15 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 19 MOTs. The latest, on 16 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 38,005 miles, which matches the advertised 38,885 miles.