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975 BLM

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite33,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration975 BLM
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,150 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 49,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,658 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 48,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,245 miles

Nearside Front king pin lower area has slight movement

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,860 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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975 BLM is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,607 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 975 BLM, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 975 BLM registered?

975 BLM is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 28 February 1961.

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