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RVR 9J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,199 mi
Last recorded4,199 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVR 9J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 4,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 3,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 3,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 2,216 miles

Coolant leak around bottom hose ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 1,065 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 1,064 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,279 miles

Indicator tell tale dull

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Servo vacuum hose rubs on steering column

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,174 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,925 miles

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

steering rack mounts perished

Fail 15 May 2015 94,923 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

steering rack mounts perished

Pass 13 May 2014 93,880 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,892 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,078 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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RVR 9J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVR 9J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVR 9J registered?

RVR 9J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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