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BYD 144B

1992 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,256 mi
Last recorded18,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey 300036,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 144B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 17,510 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 17,146 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 16,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 15,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,648 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 12,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,491 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,307 miles

slight blow from exhaust pipes into rear boxes

Pass 14 Feb 2013 8,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard Warning Lights not fitted/Tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,155 miles

hazard wwarning lights not tested

Fail 21 Feb 2012 8,142 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

hazard wwarning lights not tested

Pass 22 Nov 2010 8,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,038 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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BYD 144B is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD 144B, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYD 144B registered?

BYD 144B is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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