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DRR 74B

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 74B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 95,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 94,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 94,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 87,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,388 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 85,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,852 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 83,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 82,463 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011
Fail 28 Apr 2011

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,342 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,755 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,671 miles

slight free movement at n/s/f bottom trunnion .

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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DRR 74B is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,842 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 DRR 74B, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRR 74B registered?

DRR 74B is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is DRR 74B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 74B shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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