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R400 RHR

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 RHR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,149 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,971 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 78,971 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,421 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,842 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 10 Aug 2015 77,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,115 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion centre floor pan nearside

corrosion nearside froint inner wing.

rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake discs pitted

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

unable to check brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,881 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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R400 RHR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 99,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R400 RHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R400 RHR registered?

R400 RHR is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R400 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 RHR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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