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MCD 819F

1968 Jaguar 420

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 819F
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,102 miles

slight free play to steering box arm.

both rear exhaust rubber mounts have melted.

carbs have signs of leaking, but not at time of test.

front lower coolant hose heavily perished.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 20,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear exhaust rubber mounts have melted.

carbs have signs of leaking, but not at time of test.

front lower coolant hose heavily perished.

slight free play to steering box arm.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,895 miles

near side rear inner handbrake pad breaking up.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering box drop arm to track rod spherical bearing worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 19,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering box drop arm to track rod spherical bearing worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges.

near side rear brake pads breaking up.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 19,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake fluid warning lamp on.

front tyres wearing on edges.

near side rear brake pads breaking up.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,376 miles

free play in steering box drop to track arm bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,206 miles

free play in steering bush and track rod end( at end of steering box drop arm)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,006 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

scratch in nearside front wing

slight lift in steering box

top heater box hose perished badly

Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside dip beam goes out with main bean applied

positive battery terminal loose

scratch in nearside front wing

slight lift in steering box

top heater box hose perished badly

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,581 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front suspension anti-roll bar verticle link rubber bushs slight/moderate cracking perishing (no excess free movement)

front suspension lower wishbones near side and offside rubber bushs slight/moderate cracking no excess free movement

near side and offside rear suspension lower trailing arm void bushs (front and rear ) bonding starting to seperate

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,318 miles

front suspension anti -roll verticle link rubber bushs perished/slight cracking no excess free movement

near side and offside top radiator hose slight cracking recommend replaced in near future

rear suspension lower arm void bushs bonding slightly cracked

slight coolant leak from radiator header tank

slight free movement in near side and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant header tank leaking slightly

rear suspension lower arm void bushes slightly cracked / perished

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2006 17,951 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine coolant header tank slight leak

front suspension anti-roll bar verticle link bushs slight perishing /cracking

rear suspension lower arm void bushs slight cracking/perished

slight free movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 17,444 miles

front suspension anti-roll bar bushs(slightly perished)

rear nearside and rear offside suspension lower trailing arm bushs slightly perished

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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MCD 819F is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MCD 819F, 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.

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What year was MCD 819F registered?

MCD 819F is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 1 June 1968.

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