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BSK 709

1960 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,784 mi
Last recorded5,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 709
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 5,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 5,195 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,996 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 4,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 4,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 4,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 4,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,196 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 4,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,444 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,953 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,315 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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BSK 709 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 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 BSK 709, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSK 709 registered?

BSK 709 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is BSK 709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 709 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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