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Daimler SP 250

White · Petrol · 1961 · 2,500 cc

949 PLGMOT history

949 PLG is a white petrol Daimler SP 250 first used on 15 Feb 1961. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
62,164 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
949 PLG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
SP 250
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
15 Feb 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

949 PLG was last recorded at 62,164 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2019: 60,843 miles, lower than 69,134 miles on 12 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,160 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,164 miles
  • 2022 – 61,853 miles
  • 2021 – 61,404 miles
  • 2020 – 61,247 miles
  • 2019 – 60,843 miles
  • 2018 – 69,134 miles
  • 2016 – 69,060 miles
  • 2015 – 69,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,164 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,164 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    610381403556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,160 miles (+307)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    917073093399
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass61,853 miles (+449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    646252363735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass61,404 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    770740857320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak
  5. Fail61,380 miles (+133)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    592732184621
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements not working (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail61,247 miles (+404)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    165459296883
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm bush has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,843 miles (-8,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    439672445026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,134 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    194358690487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    861866299342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Main steering drop arm has slight play
  10. Fail69,060 miles (+3)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    154295512789
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Driver's seat insecure retaining nuts missing (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • Repaired at testFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Main steering drop arm has slight play
  11. Pass69,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    346241315283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 949 PLG

What vehicle is registration 949 PLG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 949 PLG on a white petrol Daimler SP 250 first used on 15 Feb 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 949 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 949 PLG expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 949 PLG?
The MOT on 949 PLG expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 949 PLG done?
949 PLG was recorded at 62,164 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
Has 949 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 949 PLG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 949 PLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 949 PLG find?
949 PLG passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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