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MGS 123

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,635 mi
Last recorded33,635 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGS 123
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,635 miles

Advise all tyres 20 years old.

General age related corrosion to steering/suspension components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low + outer edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracks on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 33,466 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre showing deterioration/cracking to outer edge

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

slight fluid leak from rear differencial but not excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 33,059 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,420 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 32,202 miles

near side front bulk head corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 31,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,686 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,611 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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MGS 123 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGS 123, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGS 123 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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