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BMC 501H

1970 Jaguar 420G

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,312 mi
Last recorded44,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar 420G46,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 501H
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,312 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,367 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers sun visor loose

n/s inner headlamp not working

Pass 13 May 2011 41,662 miles

Corrosion at off side front jacking point

Near side inner main beam lamp inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion at n/s/f inner sill

corrosion at o/s/f inner sill

Fail 4 May 2011 41,662 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Corrosion at off side front jacking point

Near side inner main beam lamp inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion at n/s/f inner sill

corrosion at o/s/f inner sill

Pass 14 May 2010 41,275 miles

corrosion at off side front jacking point

near side inner main beam lamp inop

Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

n/s inner main beam lamp inop

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,228 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,030 miles

complete underside of vehicle covered in a thick coating of underseal.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,178 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420G?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
brake binding 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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BMC 501H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 420G fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMC 501H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420G typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMC 501H registered?

BMC 501H is a 1970 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 15 April 1970.

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