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77 RW

1961 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 RW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,531 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

horn quiet, rectification recommended.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,226 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Cylinder head oil return pipe weeping at union on the block

O/side screen washer jet insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,971 miles

Nearside nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside

front balljoint boots poorly fitting

offside windscreen washer delivers low water volume

slight play in upper steering collumn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,621 miles

wiper blade split ends

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,448 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,906 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 24,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint covers not secure

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,207 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,825 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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77 RW is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 36,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 77 RW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 77 RW registered?

77 RW is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 February 1961.

Is 77 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 77 RW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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