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RWM 500

1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto

Red Petrol 7212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,224 mi
Last recorded8,224 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 500
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor III Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,212cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 8,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 7,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 7,797 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 7,784 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 7,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 7,454 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 7,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 7,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 7,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 6,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,881 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 5,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,585 miles

slight oil leak from power steering rack

How Reliable is the Jensen Interceptor III Auto?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Headlamp not working on main beam 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
position lamp(s) not working 37
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RWM 500 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto in Red with a 7,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jensen Interceptor III Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWM 500, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Interceptor III Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Interceptor III Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWM 500?

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What year was RWM 500 registered?

RWM 500 is a 1973 Jensen Interceptor III Auto, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is RWM 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWM 500 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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