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DVG 229G

1968 Jaguar 420

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 229G
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

rear tyres perrishing on outer sholders

spokes slightly corroded on all wheels

Fail 20 Jun 2013 82,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

rear tyres perrishing on outer sholders

spokes slightly corroded on all wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all wheels have spokes beginning to corrode

corrosion around n/s engine mount

n/s and os rear tyres beginning to split and perrish on sidewalls

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all wheels have spokes beginning to corrode

corrosion around n/s engine mount

n/s and os rear tyres beginning to split and perrish on sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,670 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420?

Based on 2,524 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Headlamp not working on main beam 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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DVG 229G is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 46,928 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 420 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVG 229G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DVG 229G registered?

DVG 229G is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 21 October 1968.

Is DVG 229G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVG 229G shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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