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RJM 218M

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

17,126 mi
Last recorded17,126 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 218M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 17,126 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 16,570 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 16,564 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 15,320 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 14,400 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside 30cm needs addressing urgently (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front underwings corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 11,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 6,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 6,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 2,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,813 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,805 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 92,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,342 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 91,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on nearside inner wings

slight play on steering

Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,910 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on nearside inner wings

slight play on steering

Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,381 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 91,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

excessive corrosion in engine bay, nearside

vehicle generally corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 90,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

vehicle corroding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Jensen Jensen-healey?

Based on 2,492 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
brake binding 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Stop lamp not working 72
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RJM 218M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 66,007 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 Jensen-healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJM 218M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJM 218M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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