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BOR 391J

1971 Austin Healey

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,326 mi
Last recorded9,326 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 391J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 9,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 7,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in fulcrum pin

Offside Front Slight lift in king pin

Pass 26 May 2017 6,969 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,398 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,071 miles

Slight lift in N.S.F lower fulcrumpin.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front fuel line located on subframe heavily corroded,

O.S.R handbrake lever slighty sticky

Rear axle and rear suspension components damp with oil.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front fuel line located on subframe heavily corroded,

O.S.R handbrake lever slighty sticky

Rear axle and rear suspension components damp with oil.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight lift in near side front king pin.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,712 miles

Slight lift in near side front king pin.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,583 miles

Slight lift in near side front king pin.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight lift in near side front king pin.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,084 miles

Handbrake reserve travel long

N.S.F passengers door sticky to open

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 90,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,885 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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BOR 391J is a 1971 Austin Healey in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOR 391J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BOR 391J is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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