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GSK 850

1991 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 850
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 29,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 29,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,621 miles

Nearside engine mounting bolt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,380 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 29,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 29,311 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 29,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,212 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 29,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front rim damaged inner edge

slight play steering box

spare tyre flat

steering wheel free play?

Pass 28 May 2014 29,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 29,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,637 miles

light switch poor operation

no lock stops fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light switch poor operation

no lock stops fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,792 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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GSK 850 is a 1991 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 17,114 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSK 850, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GSK 850 registered?

GSK 850 is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 June 1991.

Is GSK 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 850 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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