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GUF 872D

1989 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,990 mi
Last recorded44,990 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 872D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,990 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 44,859 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top trunnion bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top trunnion bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside None obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,748 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of spring mounting.(chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside None obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,716 miles

Front suspension spindals bushes perished

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,637 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,518 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 44,414 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

battery insecure

near side and off side rear seat belt retracting mechanism missing

Pass 26 May 2010 44,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 44,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 44,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,100 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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GUF 872D is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GUF 872D, 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 GUF 872D registered?

GUF 872D is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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