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MGS 571G

1969 Jaguar 420G

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1969 Jaguar 420G68,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGS 571G
MakeJaguar
Model420G
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,590 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420G?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
brake binding 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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MGS 571G is a 1969 Jaguar 420G in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Jaguar 420G models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,616 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 420G fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGS 571G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420G typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Jaguar 420G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGS 571G registered?

MGS 571G is a 1969 Jaguar 420G, first registered on 1 February 1969.

Is MGS 571G safe to buy?

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