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MIL 5300

1989 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Sovereign87,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5300
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,279 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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MIL 5300 is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MIL 5300, 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.

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What year was MIL 5300 registered?

MIL 5300 is a 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is MIL 5300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5300 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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