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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 05:16 PM
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I'm looking at buying a 1 owner mk2 in great all round condition the motor has 125000 miles on it possible problems ?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 06:44 PM
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Depends where you are but rust comes to mind.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 07:45 PM
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Hello, Vacher,
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 12:49 AM
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 02:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum Vacher,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...340-daimler-61 to the
MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

You can also visit the Australia - New South Wales/ACT Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...-wales-act-93/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 05:15 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 05:31 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Vacher,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Robman25
Depends where you are but rust comes to mind.
it's a rust free. Car body is really great untouch and original few bumps and bruise but really good shape .
I'm just consurned about the mileage I mean it's only an average of 2500 a year but it's still 120000 miles . Iv owned lots of fords chevs Austin Healys. But never a jag just wondering about that mileage on the motor ?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 06:15 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 06:19 AM
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Welcome.

Well done.

125000miles, just "run in" in real terms.

The oil change periods, even when laid up, is still required, BUT, the XK engine is very forgiving, especially down here.
 
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