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282 FMJ

1962 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,689 mi
Last recorded5,689 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey28,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration282 FMJ
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 5,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 5,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 5,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 4,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 4,817 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 4,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 4,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 3,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 3,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 3,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 3,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 2,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 2,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 2,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 2,203 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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282 FMJ is a 1962 Austin Healey in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 282 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 64 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 282 FMJ registered?

282 FMJ is a 1962 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 February 1962.

Is 282 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 282 FMJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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