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JAGUAR MK VIII Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 69 JAGUAR MK VIIIs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 71 in 2026 Q1 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (3.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the JAGUAR MK VIII is rarer than 63% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 69 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 63% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the MK VIII
The Jaguar Mark IX is a four-door luxury saloon car announced 8 October 1958 and produced by Jaguar Cars between 1958 and 1961. It was generally similar to the Mark VIII it replaced, but had a larger, more powerful 3.8 litre engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and power assisted recirculating ball steering among its mechanical improvements. Visually the early versions were identical in exterior appearance to the Mark VIII except for the addition of a chrome "Mk IX" badge to the boot lid. Later versions had a larger tail-lamp assembly with an amber section for traffic indication, visually similar to...
JAGUAR MK VIII — questions & answers
How many JAGUAR MK VIII are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 69 JAGUAR MK VIII were still registered in the UK — 53 licensed and on the road, plus 16 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the JAGUAR MK VIII rare?
The JAGUAR MK VIII is genuinely rare, with only 69 left, making it rarer than 63% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the JAGUAR MK VIII increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of JAGUAR MK VIII on UK roads rose by 2 (3.0%).
What fuel do most JAGUAR MK VIII use?
Most JAGUAR MK VIII run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the JAGUAR MK VIII peak?
The JAGUAR MK VIII peaked at 71 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.