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BGT 612H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,887 mi
Last recorded19,887 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 612H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 19,876 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,530 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,637 miles

clutch rubber missing

Oil leak

battery loose

play in both front upper suspension trunnions

Fail 14 Jul 2015 17,637 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

battery loose

clutch rubber missing

play in both front upper suspension trunnions

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 16,686 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,985 miles

lift in both front suspension lower trunnions

offside rear backplate damp

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are perished and the offside rear worn close to limit

lift in both front suspension lower trunnions

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 23 May 2011 14,134 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Pass 24 May 2010 13,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,920 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on outer egde

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear fuel hose perished and cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2009 12,920 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on outer egde

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear fuel hose perished and cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,323 miles

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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BGT 612H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BGT 612H, 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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What year was BGT 612H registered?

BGT 612H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 July 1970.

Is BGT 612H safe to buy?

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