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NBP 55M

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,208 mi
Last recorded11,208 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 55M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 11,208 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 11,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor corroded next to suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 5,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 4,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 4,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 4,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,054 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 4,054 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

water pump leaking

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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NBP 55M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NBP 55M, 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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What year was NBP 55M registered?

NBP 55M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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