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Q740OVL

1987 Jago Jeep

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,251 mi
Last recorded13,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Jago Jeep33,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ740OVL
MakeJago
ModelJeep
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 13,251 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 13,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 12,873 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 12,873 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak welded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 12,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible two cover buy bull bar (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake rod mount broken (1.1.15 (f))

Front Steering component casing fixing holes in chassis elongated to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Colum lower bush missing (2.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe stuck out side car may cause person damage

Pass 19 Jun 2021 12,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 12,811 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 12,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 12,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 12,703 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 12,510 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 12,184 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 11,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 11,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 11,080 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,755 miles

How Reliable is the Jago Jeep?

Based on 1,486 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Headlamp aim too high 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Steering rack gaiter split 41
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
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Q740OVL is a 1987 Jago Jeep in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Jago Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 33,554 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 Jago Jeep fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q740OVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jago Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Jago Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q740OVL registered?

Q740OVL is a 1987 Jago Jeep, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is Q740OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q740OVL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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