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MJD 86L

1979 Jensen Interceptor

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJD 86L
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 62,662 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,214 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,153 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 57,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,845 miles

Oil leak Engine and diff pinion ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,285 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,948 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 53,948 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded main too load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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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MJD 86L is a 1979 Jensen Interceptor in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJD 86L, 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 47 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJD 86L registered?

MJD 86L is a 1979 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is MJD 86L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJD 86L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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