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AOR 552B

2005 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,367 mi
Last recorded20,367 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Austin Healey 300022,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 552B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,467 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2011 10,024 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 May 2010 8,494 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim set to max

rear diff front seal slightly leaking

steering box has slight leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,975 miles

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

nearside headlamp aim set to max

offside wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 1,029 miles

slight play in both side front king pins

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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AOR 552B is a 2005 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 22,685 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 AOR 552B, 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 21 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AOR 552B registered?

AOR 552B is a 2005 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is AOR 552B safe to buy?

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