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OVR 879

1980 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,023 mi
Last recorded1,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 879
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 1,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 908 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 516 miles

coolant leak at water pump

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 323 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 311 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 7,326 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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OVR 879 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVR 879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVR 879?

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What year was OVR 879 registered?

OVR 879 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1980.

Is OVR 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVR 879 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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