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BDF 282C

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,929 mi
Last recorded15,929 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 282C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 15,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 15,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 15,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 15,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 15,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,610 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,344 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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BDF 282C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDF 282C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDF 282C registered?

BDF 282C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is BDF 282C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 282C shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDF 282C have outstanding finance?

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