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MGX 68L

1973 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor59,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGX 68L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,201 miles

floors & chassis generally rusty

steering & suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,201 miles

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

floors & chassis generally rusty

steering & suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills & rear floor showing rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,453 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,829 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,850 miles

front & rear brake pads low

steel brake pipes on all calipers showing rusty

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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MGX 68L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 MGX 68L, 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.

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What year was MGX 68L registered?

MGX 68L is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is MGX 68L safe to buy?

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