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BHO 250J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 250J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 64,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some play infront trunnions

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some play infront trunnions

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,084 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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BHO 250J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHO 250J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHO 250J registered?

BHO 250J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is BHO 250J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHO 250J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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