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468 BGW

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,697 mi
Last recorded26,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration468 BGW
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 26,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,971 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 24,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,842 miles

slight lift nearside front king pin/top trunnion

slight play/wear in steering box

Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,762 miles

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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468 BGW is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 468 BGW, 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 66 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 468 BGW registered?

468 BGW is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 468 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 468 BGW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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