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MBV 514G

1996 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,187 mi
Last recorded15,187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 514G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 15,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 14,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 13,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 13,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 11,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,039 miles

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 10,577 miles

Front Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear diff oil leak from seals

Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,569 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,671 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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MBV 514G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 28,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBV 514G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBV 514G registered?

MBV 514G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is MBV 514G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 514G shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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