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EGF 452B

1997 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,758 mi
Last recorded8,758 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey 300010,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 452B
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 8,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 7,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 6,021 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 5,664 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 2,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 1,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 1,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,223 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 99,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 92,393 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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EGF 452B is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 10,362 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 EGF 452B, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EGF 452B registered?

EGF 452B is a 1997 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is EGF 452B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 452B shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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