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2832 MM

1985 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration2832 MM
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 37,943 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,089 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate damp with oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front steering rack gaiter clip caught on pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,157 miles

Offside steering rack boot perished

Fail 2 Jul 2011 26,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside steering rack boot perished

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,503 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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2832 MM is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2832 MM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2832 MM registered?

2832 MM is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is 2832 MM safe to buy?

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