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B875 WEX

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB875 WEX
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 94,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 93,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 92,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 92,294 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 91,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 90,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 90,767 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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B875 WEX is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B875 WEX, 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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What year was B875 WEX registered?

B875 WEX is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B875 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B875 WEX shows 7 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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