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R552 OGF

1997 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Sovereign99,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 OGF
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,622 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both bumpers slightly loose

hazard switch panel slightly loose

slight screen damage

underside of vehicle, fuel and brake pipes all undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,724 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard switch panel slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear bumpers slightly loose

fuel and brake pipes undersealed

slight windscreen damage

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard switch panel slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear bumpers slightly loose

fuel and brake pipes undersealed

slight windscreen damage

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside front to rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside - Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear bumper slightly loose

fuel pipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2024 125,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,763 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside - Offside X3 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,359 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear and all inner arches undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2021 117,627 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 117,627 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 113,352 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 108,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

steering tracking needs checking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,405 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

stearing tracking needs adjusting. Rectified- B.Price.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,643 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 103,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 102,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,716 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R552 OGF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R552 OGF, 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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R552 OGF is a 1997 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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