CarVerify

Free Car Check

MRD 381J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,765 mi
Last recorded19,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 381J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 19,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 19,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 15,578 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

slight wear in steering rack nearside

Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 11,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 6,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 3,101 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 32 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,726 miles

borderline leak from nearside rear shock absorber (front one of two)

nearside rear tyre worn low on centre tread area

offside steering rack mounting block in very poor condition, requires attention.

slight cracking in all tyres

slight play in offside rear hub area

Fail 29 May 2012 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on centre of tread

slight cracking in both rear tyres

slight play in offside rear hub area

steering rack, offside rubber mounting block in very poor condition, requires attention.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear shock

offside front shock

road wheels front and rear

tyres front and rear

Pass 23 May 2008 96,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 96,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,414 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MRD 381J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRD 381J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRD 381J?

You can check the full history of MRD 381J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MRD 381J registered?

MRD 381J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is MRD 381J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 381J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRD 381J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MRD 381J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.