1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2

Overview

• Make: Daimler
• Model: Sovereign
• Version: 4.2 Auto RWD 4dr (205 bhp)
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 37,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 4 doors
• Engine: 4.2 litres, 205 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Green

About this car

This 1978 Daimler Sovereign has covered 37,000 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 160 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Motoworld, based in Wigan. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1978 Daimler Sovereign has been on sale for at least 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £14,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 2 August 2019 (nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside stop lamp(s) all not working) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Mileage at that test: 35,412 miles, which matches the advertised 37,000 miles.