Jaguar Sovereign
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc
R779 XSWMOT history
R779 XSW is a red petrol Jaguar Sovereign first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,360 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 105,360 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R779 XSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- Sovereign
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R779 XSW was last recorded at 105,360 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,395 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 965 miles
- Average per year
- 1,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 105,360 miles
- 2024 – 104,395 miles
- 2023 – 103,905 miles
- 2022 – 103,607 miles
- 2020 – 103,600 miles
- 2018 – 103,584 miles
- 2017 – 103,562 miles
- 2016 – 103,557 miles
- 2015 – 103,517 miles
- 2014 – 102,106 miles
- 2012 – 101,743 miles
- 2011 – 100,793 miles
- 2010 – 98,436 miles
- 2009 – 95,050 miles
- 2008 – 92,559 miles
- 2007 – 88,152 miles
- 2006 – 83,597 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,360 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Corrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,360 miles (+965)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 105,360 miles
- Test number
- 403653201369
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,395 miles (+490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 104,395 miles
- Test number
- 498559706292
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass103,905 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 103,905 miles
- Test number
- 658754509360
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components
- AdvisoryUnder Body Of Vehicle Coated In Under seal, Corroded Where Visible
Fail103,904 miles (+297)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,904 miles
- Test number
- 716774428671
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components
- AdvisoryUnder Body Of Vehicle Coated In Under seal, Corroded Where Visible
Pass103,607 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 103,607 miles
- Test number
- 303374834689
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder floor coated /under seal
Fail103,605 miles (+5)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,605 miles
- Test number
- 387615963097
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder floor coated /under seal
Pass103,600 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,600 miles
- Test number
- 539465979519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,584 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,584 miles
- Test number
- 726783456893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,562 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 103,562 miles
- Test number
- 602590100780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,557 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 485076915148
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating - underseal
Pass103,517 miles (+1,411)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 103,517 miles
- Test number
- 756262595182
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied
Pass102,106 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 102,106 miles
- Test number
- 539422994155
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail102,106 miles (+363)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,106 miles
- Test number
- 417914284110
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,743 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,743 miles
- Test number
- 447391422329
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail101,742 miles (+949)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,742 miles
- Test number
- 477569712345
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass100,793 miles (+2,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 100,793 miles
- Test number
- 158924951374
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass98,436 miles (+3,386)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 98,436 miles
- Test number
- 350774450359
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f chassis corroded double skinned
Pass95,050 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 95,050 miles
- Test number
- 432555959467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,559 miles (+4,407)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 92,559 miles
- Test number
- 283650658359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,152 miles (+4,555)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 88,152 miles
- Test number
- 853708137334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,597 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 83,597 miles
- Test number
- 602450176250
- NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Questions about R779 XSW
- Does R779 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 XSW is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R779 XSW?
- The MOT on R779 XSW is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R779 XSW done?
- R779 XSW was recorded at 105,360 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,138 miles a year.
- Has R779 XSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R779 XSW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on R779 XSW 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 R779 XSW find?
- R779 XSW passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside, and 1 more.
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