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AOK 180B

1980 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,379 mi
Last recorded26,379 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOK 180B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,190 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 2" (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in nearside king pin

steering box damp

Fail 4 Jul 2018 26,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 2" (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in nearside king pin

steering box damp

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 24,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are operated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,596 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,457 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 24,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,176 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 23,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,114 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,855 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,313 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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AOK 180B is a 1980 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOK 180B, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AOK 180B is a 1980 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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