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MVO 989E

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 989E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,333 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 77,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,928 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,428 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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MVO 989E is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVO 989E, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MVO 989E registered?

MVO 989E is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is MVO 989E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 989E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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