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VRV 789K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,930 mi
Last recorded22,930 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 789K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 22,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 22,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 22,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,570 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,495 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE DRAGING

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)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS AND TREAD

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

nearside front brake draging

offside rear tyre cracks in side walls and tread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,153 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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VRV 789K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRV 789K, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRV 789K?

You can check the full history of VRV 789K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRV 789K registered?

VRV 789K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is VRV 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRV 789K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRV 789K have outstanding finance?

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