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NRL 35F

1968 Jaguar 420

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,719 mi
Last recorded5,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1968 Jaguar 42046,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 35F
MakeJaguar
Model420
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 5,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 4,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 4,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 3,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 2,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 2,084 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 2,084 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 1,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,784 miles

all suspension components painted

chassis heavly undersealed

oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,115 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jaguar 420?

Based on 2,524 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Headlamp not working on main beam 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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NRL 35F is a 1968 Jaguar 420 in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 46,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar 420 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRL 35F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Jaguar 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRL 35F registered?

NRL 35F is a 1968 Jaguar 420, first registered on 26 April 1968.

Is NRL 35F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRL 35F shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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