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V665 KOG

1999 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,227 mi
Last recorded80,227 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Sovereign91,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 KOG
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,227 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,182 miles

front and rear os both sills corroding innner and outer

Pass 10 May 2023 80,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 80,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 80,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 80,117 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 79,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 79,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,164 miles

Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s front inner wheel arch/chassis corroding,

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,281 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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V665 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 91,140 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V665 KOG, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V665 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V665 KOG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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