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BGY 120H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 120H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff is leaking, and vehicle has inboard rear brake discs next to the diff. Brakes are currently dry. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,248 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 84,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 82,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 79,986 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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BGY 120H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGY 120H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGY 120H registered?

BGY 120H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 May 1970.

Is BGY 120H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGY 120H shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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