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MFO 812

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,325 mi
Last recorded50,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey 300048,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 812
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,325 miles

oil leaks

slight blow exhaust front flexys

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,196 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak Engine and differential ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,787 miles

Front brake imbalance 28%

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaks from engine , transmission and differential

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2016 49,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Clutch and throttle pedal anti slip missing

Front brake imbalance 28%

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaks from engine , transmission and differential

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,757 miles

Extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,700 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front brake starting to bind on

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,504 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,264 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 49,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2008 49,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,934 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 48,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

RUST IN NEARSIDE REAR INER WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT COTTER PIN

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,840 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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MFO 812 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 MFO 812, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFO 812 registered?

MFO 812 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 10 October 1959.

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