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GYG 568C

1965 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey35,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYG 568C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 95,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,758 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (all) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,596 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,349 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 95,349 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Pass 3 May 2017 95,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 94,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 94,136 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,828 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 91,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,396 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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GYG 568C is a 1965 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 35,195 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 GYG 568C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYG 568C registered?

GYG 568C is a 1965 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 July 1965.

Is GYG 568C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYG 568C shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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