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MVG 254C

2008 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,889 mi
Last recorded38,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Austin Healey 300016,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 254C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,564 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,564 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,646 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,646 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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MVG 254C is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,119 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 MVG 254C, 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 18 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MVG 254C registered?

MVG 254C is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is MVG 254C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 254C shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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