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WGD 672R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 672R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,638 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 97,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.822 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint cover unserviceable (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Horn control insecure horn button has been replaced but not secure ( held on with a cable tie) (7.7 (b))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative tell tale light not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 97,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 97,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,444 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,346 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)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 95,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,554 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 83,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,794 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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WGD 672R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGD 672R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGD 672R registered?

WGD 672R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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