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BGO 11H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39 mi
Last recorded39 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 11H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 39 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged webbing has been stitched (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 37 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing been stitched up, quality of repair unknown (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

welded patch on o/s/r chassis/inner wheel arch doesnt look to be welded continuously but covered in underseal

whole of under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 29 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,872 miles

n/s front joint has slight lift

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,784 miles

has shlight lift in n/s front hub

o/s front absorber has shlight inner movment

Fail 22 Jun 2009 99,784 miles

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

has shlight lift in n/s front hub

o/s front absorber has shlight inner movment

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,656 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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BGO 11H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGO 11H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGO 11H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 May 1970.

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