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V892 MGC

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 MGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,150 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/inner flitch corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 140,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/inner flitch corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 140,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 140,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 139,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 139,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 139,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 138,561 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 136,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,000 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 100,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 100,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2008 86,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,235 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 57,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V892 MGC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V892 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V892 MGC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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