1970 Jaguar 420 4.2L Petrol · BMC 596H
1970 Jaguar 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1970. Recorded mileage 76,652 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR 420
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 4235cc
BMC 596H Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 76,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BMC 596H Mileage History
- 17/06/202276,421 mi
- 04/09/202376,652 mi+231 mi
- 14/09/202376,652 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BMC 596H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Jaguar 420 (BMC 596H) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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