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Jaguar MK II

Cream · Petrol · 1962 · 3,442 cc

KDR 971MOT history

KDR 971 is a cream petrol Jaguar MK II first used on 14 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,080 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KDR 971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
MK II
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,442 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
14 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KDR 971 was last recorded at 79,080 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2025: 78,403 miles, lower than 82,400 miles on 15 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,403 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,080 miles
  • 2025 – 78,403 miles
  • 2024 – 82,400 miles
  • 2023 – 81,750 miles
  • 2022 – 81,337 miles
  • 2021 – 80,903 miles
  • 2020 – 79,836 miles
  • 2017 – 77,301 miles
  • 2016 – 76,575 miles
  • 2015 – 75,824 miles
  • 2014 – 74,664 miles
  • 2013 – 73,713 miles
  • 2012 – 72,747 miles
  • 2011 – 72,251 miles
  • 2010 – 71,298 miles
  • 2009 – 70,122 miles
  • 2008 – 68,647 miles
  • 2007 – 66,372 miles
  • 2006 – 64,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,080 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,080 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    138333233803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass78,403 miles (-3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    767173054299
    • AdvisoryFront odometer has been replaced.
  3. Pass82,400 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    849208414312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,750 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    312313817731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,747 miles (+7)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,747 miles
    Test number
    850633373091
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail81,740 miles (+403)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    875353226920
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,337 miles (+434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    339073940484
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,903 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    236727230752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column bush slightly deteriorated
  9. Pass79,836 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    388416786278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,301 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    987108900514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass76,575 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    723130467234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass75,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    983977990487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,824 miles (+1,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    317878313719
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  14. Pass74,664 miles (+951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    998841254288
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass73,713 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,713 miles
    Test number
    799992353268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail73,712 miles (+965)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    876066743292
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass72,747 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    988555132260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,251 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,251 miles
    Test number
    317524041494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,298 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    622527030243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,122 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    492727349289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,647 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    324351168467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,372 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    402161547220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,434 miles
    Test number
    283587026287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KDR 971

What vehicle is registration KDR 971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KDR 971 on a cream petrol Jaguar MK II first used on 14 Aug 1991. 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 KDR 971 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KDR 971 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on KDR 971?
The MOT on KDR 971 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KDR 971 done?
KDR 971 was recorded at 79,080 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 734 miles a year.
Has KDR 971 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KDR 971 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on KDR 971 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KDR 971 find?
KDR 971 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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