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1772 PJ

1963 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1963 Austin Healey 300026,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1772 PJ
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,037 miles

Headlamp/position lamp switch intermittently faulty - Position lamps sometimes go out when headlamps are in operation

Horn not working properly Operation intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Measuring 1.6mm in places*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake operation slightly deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering idler arm has slight play

Windscreen slightly distorted, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,639 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,880 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,143 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,563 miles

prop shaft rear u/j flange tomrear diff all mfour bolts are slightly loose

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,144 miles

the front off side suspenion king pin has slight lift movement

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,315 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,815 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2005

How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?

Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
851
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
Stop lamp not working 129
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
brake binding 94
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 78
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1772 PJ is a 1963 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1963 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 26,130 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 Austin Healey 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1772 PJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1772 PJ is a 1963 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 15 February 1963.

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