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BVW 596L

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 596L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,036 miles

Corrosion to floor pan / inner sills both sides

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 72,966 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s inner seals

Pass 17 May 2018 72,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,746 miles

1 / slightr exhaust blow †2 / front indicators pale

Fail 7 Jun 2006 64,743 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

1 / slight exhaust blow †2 /front indicators pale

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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BVW 596L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVW 596L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVW 596L registered?

BVW 596L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is BVW 596L safe to buy?

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