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KPK 461C

1992 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey 300036,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 461C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,371 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 83,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,236 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,461 miles

nearside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,304 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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KPK 461C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,542 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 KPK 461C, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KPK 461C registered?

KPK 461C is a 1992 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is KPK 461C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPK 461C shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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