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B468 RDY

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB468 RDY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,234 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded All Rear springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 96,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front advanced corrosion to scuttle panel

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,993 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just meets req standard

Pass 16 May 2017 95,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,815 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 95,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres badly age cracked

play in both rear hubs

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,485 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both feul cap rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and signs of repairs to lower front cross member

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around pas rack

general corrosion to inner sills floor pan

heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

slight damage to ns sill

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2011 95,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and signs of repairs to lower front cross member

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around pas rack

general corrosion to inner sills floor pan

heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

slight damage to ns sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B468 RDY is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B468 RDY, 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.

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B468 RDY is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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