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516 KOD

1962 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,238 mi
Last recorded8,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey 300020,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration516 KOD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 8,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 7,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 7,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 6,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 6,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 5,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 5,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 4,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 4,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 4,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 2,767 miles

slight lift in n/s/front top and bottom trunions

Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 1,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 1,330 miles

possible tyre to inner arch contact on both rear tyres.

some play in near side steering idler.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 833 miles

possible contact n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyre side wall to arch.

some play in steering idler n/s/f.

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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516 KOD is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,000 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 516 KOD, 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 64 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 516 KOD registered?

516 KOD is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 April 1962.

Is 516 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 516 KOD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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