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B560 MBG

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 MBG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working rear fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog light switch not illuming or turning on rear fog lights (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower steering rack bush severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort when compared to the near side

Offside Rear Outer hand brake pad has become detached from backing plate

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,851 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking (slightly)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,851 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front brake sticking (slightly)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,721 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,059 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering rack bushes deteriorated

wipers split

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering rack bushes deteriorated

wipers split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,862 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,618 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,459 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,691 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,619 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,052 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 65,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 64,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B560 MBG is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B560 MBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B560 MBG is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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