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J60 MSM

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 MSM
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,058 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,832 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,207 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,052 miles

see seperate sheet.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,860 miles

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Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,466 miles

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Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,295 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,870 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,193 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,286 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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J60 MSM is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J60 MSM, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J60 MSM registered?

J60 MSM is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is J60 MSM safe to buy?

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