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NWB 21K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,279 mi
Last recorded52,279 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 21K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,884 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,771 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,733 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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
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NWB 21K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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 E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWB 21K, 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 54 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 NWB 21K?

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What year was NWB 21K registered?

NWB 21K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is NWB 21K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWB 21K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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