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AGS 880D

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,492 mi
Last recorded74,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 880D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,423 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate steering box drop arm has slight wear/play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering pivot box has slight wear

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,102 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,671 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,352 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,281 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,281 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,599 miles
Fail 31 May 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

track link and drag link rubbers perished

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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AGS 880D is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 AGS 880D, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AGS 880D registered?

AGS 880D is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is AGS 880D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 880D shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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