Official DVLA Record

1961 Jaguar MK II 3.8L Petrol · 3165 RK

3165 RK

1961 Jaguar MK II (3.8L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1961. Recorded mileage 21,523 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
JAGUAR MK II
Year / Origin
1961
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
21,523 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1961
Engine
3781cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Jaguar Mk II presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 August 2025 at 21,523 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the previous four years. Recorded mileage confirms extremely light use for a 65 year old vehicle. The odometer moved from 21,272 miles in July 2021 to 21,523 miles by August 2025, a total of 251 miles over four years or roughly 63 miles annually. The gap between the June 2022 and July 2021 tests is the widest in the record at just under twelve months, with no rapid accumulation or missing entries at any point. The DVSA history shows no advisories, failures, or flagged consumable wear across the entire dataset. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car despite the clean MOT trail. Long standing periods inherent to 331 miles per year average use promote corrosion in sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points that an annual test on a dry day may not escalate. The absence of recorded brake, suspension bush, or exhaust defects does not confirm component health after six decades. Verify the condition of brake calipers and wheel cylinders for internal seizure from disuse, and check coolant hoses and fuel lines for perishing. Confirm the documented mileages match the original logbook and any heritage certificates, as low readings on a classic demand provenance before purchase.

3165 RK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
  • 21,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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3165 RK Mileage History

  1. 30/06/202221,338 mi
  2. 29/08/202321,390 mi+52 mi
  3. 16/08/202421,458 mi+68 mi
  4. 20/08/202521,523 mi+65 mi

Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

3165 RK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Jaguar Mk Ii (3165 RK) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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