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F978 RVL

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,218 mi
Last recorded35,218 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 RVL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,092 miles

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

Front steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 34,550 miles

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

Front steering rack mounting bushes slightley worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 34,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,826 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 32,821 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 31,399 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,765 miles

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

minor play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,263 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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F978 RVL is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 87,065 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 F978 RVL, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F978 RVL registered?

F978 RVL is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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