MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
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278 LVO is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1961 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 25,086 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 278 LVO, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 278 LVO registered?
278 LVO is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 8 November 1961.
Is 278 LVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 278 LVO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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