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SWR 20R

1977 Jensen Interceptor

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,070 mi
Last recorded58,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 20R
MakeJensen
ModelInterceptor
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,009 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots are age cracking slightly

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch (tail gate strut mounts)

slight bind from nearside front wheel after vehicle has been driven and brakes are warm

Fail 7 Oct 2019 57,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots are age cracking slightly

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch (tail gate strut mounts)

slight bind from nearside front wheel after vehicle has been driven and brakes are warm

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,104 miles

corrosion nearside front wing and nearside rear quarter

Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

bind nearside front wheel

corrosion nearside front wing and nearside rear quarter

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,834 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty and weak

Nearside washer jet weak

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,678 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front inner wing rusty and weak

nearside sill to floor rusty and weak

washers weak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,585 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,864 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,498 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,149 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,427 miles

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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SWR 20R is a 1977 Jensen Interceptor in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWR 20R, 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 49 years old, this Jensen Interceptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SWR 20R is a 1977 Jensen Interceptor, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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