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D4 MGB

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,720 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,491 miles

Underbody has general corrosions

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,204 miles

underbody has general corrosions

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front o/s/f and n/s/f headlights have condensation on the inside of the lense but not effecting the image or light intensity

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 114,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front o/s/f and n/s/f headlights have condensation on the inside of the lense but not effecting the image or light intensity

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked an perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 104,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,739 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advised rear brake discs severly corroded

corrosion to rear brake pipes advised

Fail 3 Mar 2011 102,738 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 102,607 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 102,606 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'v' mounts debonding

Coolant leak

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

rear discs corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 86,640 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,759 miles

unable to see inner barke pads †handbrake travel high †n/s/r tyre on 2mm †front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,821 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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D4 MGB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D4 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D4 MGB is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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