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RWM 999K

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,613 mi
Last recorded75,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 999K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 74,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,792 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,584 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner wheel panel has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,308 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,297 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to off side sill

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,195 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s front sill damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 126,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 126,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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RWM 999K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RWM 999K, 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 RWM 999K registered?

RWM 999K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is RWM 999K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWM 999K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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