1961 Jensen 541S Petrol · 295 XVY

The vehicle presents a stable and consistently maintained roadworthiness profile, though the most recent MOT on 21 May 2025 at 84,400 miles is now over a year old. There are no recorded defects across the entire documented history, indicating a stable trend of mechanical reliability. The maintenance record shows no recurring issues, advisories, or failures to suggest underlying deterioration of critical systems. The annual mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage expectations for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2022 test at 82,662 miles and the April 2024 test at 83,926 miles, the vehicle covered just over 1,200 miles across two years, suggesting a period of very light use or potential standing. However, the mileage increased by 474 miles between April 2024 and May 2025, confirming the car remained in active, albeit low-mileage, service. The data is exceptionally clean, showing no anomalies or sudden spikes in usage that would indicate prolonged neglect or excessive wear. Despite the flawless MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential for a vehicle of this type and age. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from deterioration caused by standing rather than driving. A buyer should inspect the condition of perishable rubber components, including suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which may show age-related cracking despite adequate tread depth. The braking system requires close scrutiny; calipers can seize and discs can corrode from lack of regular use, even if they passed the recent roller test. Structural integrity beneath the vehicle must be verified, checking for corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounts that an MOT might not fully capture. Finally, the exhaust system and fluid levels should be assessed to confirm the car is genuinely roadworthy and not merely stored.