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OVC 60M

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Red Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 60M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fully undersealed

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,509 miles

Fully undersealed

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fully undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fully undersealed

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,425 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis rail / side of rail-inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail - Front to Rear numerous areas as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of chassis rail - inside suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,806 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front upper wishbones have been modified

rear axle has been modified

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,445 miles

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

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

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

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

front upper wishbones have been modified

rear axle has been modified

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,978 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished and split

rear wheels different to front wheels

vehicle modified

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front seat crossmember split to inner sill

slight binding to offside rear brake

surface corrosion to boot floor

Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

botot floor surface corrosion

offside inner sill/seatmount crossmember split

offside rear tyre perished

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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OVC 60M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Red with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVC 60M, 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 OVC 60M registered?

OVC 60M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 9 October 1973.

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