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G45 OVR

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,393 mi
Last recorded104,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 OVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 104,393 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 104,276 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various different oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

strong smell of fuel at rear underside of vehicle. no evidence of a leak found

Pass 21 May 2024 104,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 103,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,661 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,355 miles

all metal brake pipes are painted

corrosion to the n/s rear sill

n/s/f wheel bearing has minor movement

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 102,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,791 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,038 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,698 miles

Both front and rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp slightly low

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,698 miles

Both front and rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside headlamp slightly low

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,083 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both front and rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Diff pinion seal leaking

Front subframe (front) upper support mount rubbers deteriorated

Fuel filter pipes corroded

Offside front shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,947 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake flexi ferrulles corroded

Unable to fully check outer sills due to having plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2011 98,849 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 96,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,262 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,262 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,688 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 92,746 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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G45 OVR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G45 OVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G45 OVR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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