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BKU 207B

2006 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

7,639 mi
Last recorded7,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Austin Healey 30007,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 207B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 7,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 7,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 7,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 7,255 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 7,255 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 6,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,290 miles

Nearside Front outer steering arm slight play

Offside Front outer steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 4,932 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 4,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 3,864 miles

exhaust jonts leaking

wear/end float in steering box drop arm contol shaft

Fail 11 Jun 2014 3,864 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust jonts leaking

wear/end float in steering box drop arm contol shaft

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 3,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 2,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 1,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 679 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 2 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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BKU 207B is a 2006 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 7,340 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 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKU 207B, 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 20 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKU 207B registered?

BKU 207B is a 2006 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is BKU 207B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKU 207B shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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