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BDW 748

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,581 mi
Last recorded4,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 748
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 4,581 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 4,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 4,466 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 May 2016 4,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,346 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 4,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 3,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 3,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 3,142 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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BDW 748 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BDW 748, 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 BDW 748 registered?

BDW 748 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is BDW 748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 748 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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