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R111 MGC

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,107 mi
Last recorded66,107 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 63,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,539 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,670 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

some underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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R111 MGC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R111 MGC registered?

R111 MGC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is R111 MGC safe to buy?

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