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XK51 MGB

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,890 mi
Last recorded61,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK51 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 61,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,542 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-Frame & lower support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,869 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & support Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 41,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,277 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,943 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 30,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,578 miles

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

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)

both front tyres have patch repairs on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 13,165 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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XK51 MGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XK51 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XK51 MGB registered?

XK51 MGB is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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