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OCR 917M

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Green Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCR 917M
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,739 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and springs also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near side and offside boot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp holder broken

Offside Rear exhaust pipe loose on clamp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil and diffe leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Front coil springs corroded x2

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear exhaust support broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear leaf springs corroded x2

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,161 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,158 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking resovoir (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2007 68,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,688 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OCR 917M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Green with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCR 917M, 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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OCR 917M is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 15 November 1973.

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