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B160 CGG

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 CGG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 108,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 107,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,734 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,604 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 101,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,020 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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B160 CGG is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B160 CGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B160 CGG registered?

B160 CGG is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B160 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B160 CGG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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