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G437 UYV

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,109 mi
Last recorded45,109 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 UYV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,104 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,768 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Charging fault

Oil leak

Possible bad earth on engine/body

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

oil leak on diff

Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,705 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Charging fault ,bad earth fault

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on rear diff

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,703 miles

offside front floor hole and corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front floor hole and corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,498 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,187 miles

bad engine oil leak

rear tyres getting low

washers poor output

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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G437 UYV is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G437 UYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G437 UYV registered?

G437 UYV is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G437 UYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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