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Jaguar MK 2 Saloon

White · Petrol · 1961 · 3,800 cc

9497 KVMOT history

9497 KV is a white petrol Jaguar MK 2 Saloon first used on 20 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,933 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
41 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9497 KV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
MK 2 Saloon
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
20 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9497 KV was last recorded at 73,933 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,836 miles · 24 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
41 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,933 miles
  • 2020 – 73,836 miles
  • 2018 – 73,730 miles
  • 2017 – 73,657 miles
  • 2016 – 73,627 miles
  • 2015 – 73,547 miles
  • 2014 – 73,516 miles
  • 2013 – 73,437 miles
  • 2011 – 73,414 miles
  • 2010 – 73,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,933 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,933 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    362383950399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    949268820592
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail73,836 miles (+106)1 dangerous13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    936673325738
    • DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT FOG LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,730 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    206755986925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    320945487699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,657 miles (+30)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    876444150184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass73,627 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    860996403005
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal fluid weap from rack-pinion tower seal (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass73,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    577397145167
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail73,547 miles (+31)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    477146745120
    • FailureFront All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass73,516 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    106673254125
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass73,437 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,437 miles
    Test number
    666444643146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront susspension top bump stops are deteriorated

  12. Fail73,437 miles (+23)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,437 miles
    Test number
    199152443165
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront susspension top bump stops are deteriorated

  13. Fail73,414 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    639448951117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOne of three centre exhaust mountings has broken

  14. Pass73,414 miles (+102)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    649238651170
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOne of three centre exhaust mountings has broken

  15. Pass73,312 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    620034750173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front upper susspension ball joint boot is split also lower and same offside

  16. Fail73,312 miles9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    194026510118
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront nearside upper suspension ball joint boot split also lower and same offside

Questions about 9497 KV

What vehicle is registration 9497 KV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9497 KV on a white petrol Jaguar MK 2 Saloon first used on 20 Mar 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9497 KV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 9497 KV expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 9497 KV?
The MOT on 9497 KV expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 9497 KV done?
9497 KV was recorded at 73,933 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 41 miles a year.
Has 9497 KV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9497 KV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 9497 KV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 9497 KV find?
9497 KV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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