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BGU 2H

1970 Austin Healey Unknown

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,522 mi
Last recorded11,522 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 2H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 11,522 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 10,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 10,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 10,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,784 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Unknown?

Based on 738 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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BGU 2H is a 1970 Austin Healey Unknown in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGU 2H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGU 2H registered?

BGU 2H is a 1970 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is BGU 2H safe to buy?

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