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HBW 870L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 6198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

814 mi
Last recorded814 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 870L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 5,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 4,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 4,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 4,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 4,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 4,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 4,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 3,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 4 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor?

Based on 4,348 MOT tests across 581 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 102
Headlamp not working on main beam 72
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 65
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HBW 870L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 6,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBW 870L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBW 870L registered?

HBW 870L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is HBW 870L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 870L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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