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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,996 cc

R211 GGCMOT history

R211 GGC is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 23 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,590 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 GGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 GGC was last recorded at 108,590 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,580 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,590 miles
  • 2024 – 108,142 miles
  • 2023 – 107,603 miles
  • 2021 – 106,597 miles
  • 2020 – 105,556 miles
  • 2019 – 103,978 miles
  • 2018 – 102,535 miles
  • 2016 – 101,431 miles
  • 2015 – 99,354 miles
  • 2014 – 94,275 miles
  • 2013 – 85,387 miles
  • 2012 – 75,039 miles
  • 2011 – 68,763 miles
  • 2010 – 59,712 miles
  • 2009 – 50,932 miles
  • 2008 – 43,520 miles
  • 2007 – 42,672 miles
  • 2005 – 40,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,590 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Outer Sills CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • All four coil springs corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,590 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    696669759603
    • AdvisoryBoth Outer Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,580 miles (+438)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    246993506770
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth Outer Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,142 miles (+539)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    811090246744
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  4. Pass107,603 miles (+1,006)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,603 miles
    Test number
    895792213246
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  5. Pass106,597 miles (+1,041)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,597 miles
    Test number
    865548147376
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  6. Pass105,556 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,556 miles
    Test number
    187994813590
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  7. Fail105,534 miles (+1,556)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    832405444231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  8. Pass103,978 miles (+1,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,978 miles
    Test number
    146016288619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,535 miles (+29)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,535 miles
    Test number
    604344926112
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust pipe missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of body.

  10. Fail102,506 miles (+1,075)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,506 miles
    Test number
    311205705361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust pipe missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of body.

  11. Pass101,431 miles (+2,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    752332270463
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms are rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to markers
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules are getting rusty
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside and nearside rear suspension joints
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle getting rusty

  12. Pass99,354 miles (+5,079)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    485109595097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside exhaust tailpipe missing.

  13. Pass94,275 miles (+8,888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    638296304140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in rear hubs.

  14. Pass85,387 miles (+10,348)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    408934683001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteDampness around brake fluid reservoir
    • NoteO/S/F inner wing area corroded and holed

  15. Pass75,039 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    885696682053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,030 miles (+6,267)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,030 miles
    Test number
    858570582077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass68,763 miles (+9,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,763 miles
    Test number
    225293041206
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass59,712 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    254963000104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail59,709 miles (+8,777)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    810472000123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass50,932 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    623641979012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,922 miles (+7,402)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    140199369482
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass43,520 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    102223678472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,672 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    222550687050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    534161075275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 GGC

Does R211 GGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R211 GGC is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R211 GGC?
The MOT on R211 GGC is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R211 GGC done?
R211 GGC was recorded at 108,590 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
Has R211 GGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 GGC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R211 GGC 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 R211 GGC find?
R211 GGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: both outer sills corroded; coil spring corroded all four; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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