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£47,700
1951 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster
UK • 22 Jun 2007
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Condition
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3,503 miles (via 2011 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
PSU 403
1951
Auction
Description
This original righthand-drive XK120 Roadster was first despatched to South Africa from whence it returned to the UK in 1989.
The car had been meticulously up-rated to competition specification, although it is believed that it was not raced during its time in South Africa.
The present owner acquired the car around three years ago for the purpose of competing in the popular XK120 Challenge, and although it had already been modified for competition, nevertheless entrusted the car to specialists DK Engineering to prepare it for the forthcoming season.
The car is powered by a 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's classic twin-cam 'six', first introduced to the XK range on the XK150, breathing through triple Weber 45DCOE carburettors fitted to a special Lynx water-cooled inlet manifold.
Power is transmitted via a later all-synchromesh E-Type four-speed gearbox, though the original 'box remains available.
Steering has been up-rated to rack-and-pinion operation (replacing the original Burman re-c...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Competitions
£54,304
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£155,736
Median Price (Since 2020)
£316,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Nov 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
3,503 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Nov 2011, 3,503 miles
Passed
On 23rd Nov 2010, 3,503 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On 22nd Nov 2010, 3,503 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- reverse light permanently illuminated
Failed
On 28th Oct 2009, 3,503 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT Mileage Trend
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