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E12 MPW

1991 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Sovereign114,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MPW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,045 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp for rear box to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

differential has a slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,583 miles

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

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

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,329 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 69,425 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front sub frame forward mounting bushes perishing

offside front floor panel corroding

slight seepage from rear differential

surface corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,061 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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E12 MPW is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,896 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 E12 MPW, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E12 MPW is a 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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