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R17 MGB

2002 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,349 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroding

parking brake has little reserve travel

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,447 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,243 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,440 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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R17 MGB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R17 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R17 MGB registered?

R17 MGB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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The MOT history for R17 MGB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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