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6722 MP

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,760 mi
Last recorded23,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6722 MP
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 23,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 21,817 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,375 miles

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,489 miles

Windscreen washers adequate at time of test

Horn adequate at time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 17,489 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Wheel insecure all (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,605 miles

Horn harsh but adequate at time of test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated/split

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting All (4.2.B.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,753 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 10,753 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 5,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,119 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 3,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,595 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 3,590 miles

Inner Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 2,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,636 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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6722 MP is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 6722 MP, 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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6722 MP is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 4 November 1960.

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