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B880 WNF

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,357 mi
Last recorded30,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB880 WNF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 30,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 28,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,094 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 17,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 16,762 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 16,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system corroded

front chassis crossmember [below radiator] corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front shock absorbers noisey

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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B880 WNF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B880 WNF, 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 B880 WNF registered?

B880 WNF is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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