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858 GBE

1987 Jaguar Mk II

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Mk II43,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration858 GBE
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,736 miles

OSF chassis outrigger corroded

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 71,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF chassis outrigger corroded

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis outrigger corroded / deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 68,307 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis outrigger corroded / deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front subframe mounting bracket deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,551 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 57,547 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,435 miles

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

Slight play in centre steering rod

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,742 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 49,778 miles

Offside Front fog lamb not working

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight wear in centre steering rod offside bush from steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,445 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 48,415 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight wear in centre steering rod o/s bush from steering box

Pass 14 May 2015 46,766 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight wear in center steering rod o/s bush from steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,807 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

n/s front jacking point corroded and weak

o/s front cross member starting to corrode and weak

rear diff leaking oil

slight wear in center steering rod o/s bush

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,240 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in center steering rod o/s drop arm bush

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,596 miles

slight play osf & nsf wheel bearigs & nsr.slight play in steerig column uj.slight lift osf lower ball joint.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,752 miles

EVIDENCE OF UNDERBODY RUST

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,378 miles

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

offside vand nearside outer track rod end boots torn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,579 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Mk II?

Based on 22,000 MOT tests across 2,487 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 496
Stop lamp not working 428
brake binding 342
Horn not working 233
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858 GBE is a 1987 Jaguar Mk II in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 43,695 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 Mk II fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 847 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 858 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Mk II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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858 GBE is a 1987 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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