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RBT 14M

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 14M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 62,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 62,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,108 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,106 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Braking system leaking from the area of offside rear brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,970 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,757 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

washer switch works intermitantly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,626 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,173 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing

slight corrossion to offside front jacking point

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,112 miles

battery insecure

grease around rear suspension

nearside front top ball joint gaitor slit

several small exhaust blows

slight fuel leak from carbreter

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,046 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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RBT 14M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 RBT 14M, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBT 14M registered?

RBT 14M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is RBT 14M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 14M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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