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OVC 186M

1979 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,076 mi
Last recorded81,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 186M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,972 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,890 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,495 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outboard (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,552 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 76,552 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,189 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,184 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,788 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
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OVC 186M is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 54,177 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 OVC 186M, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVC 186M registered?

OVC 186M is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is OVC 186M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 186M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVC 186M have outstanding finance?

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