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849 GOR

1980 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Healey28,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 GOR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,821 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,819 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,667 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 26,632 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 26,632 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,525 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 26,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid around offside rear back plate

Freeplay at nearside front wheel bearing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake readings fluctuate

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,220 miles

oil around steering box,

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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849 GOR is a 1980 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,676 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 849 GOR, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 849 GOR registered?

849 GOR is a 1980 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 June 1980.

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