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BMO 430B

1982 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,745 mi
Last recorded43,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 430B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,745 miles

rear petrol pipe minimal support

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

signs of standing-some perishing to rubber components

slight lift in nearside king pin

steering box mounting bolts possibly not fully tight?

Fail 21 May 2024 43,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bolt in parking brake rear yoke possibly insecure?

petrol pipes below car minimal support

signs of standing-some perishing to rubber components

slight lift in nearside king pin

steering box mounting bolts possibly not fully tight?

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,835 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,756 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,220 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,220 miles

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

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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BMO 430B is a 1982 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BMO 430B, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BMO 430B is a 1982 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 29 January 1982.

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