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MVS 550

1992 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

905 mi
Last recorded905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey28,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 550
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 895 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 880 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 880 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 865 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 857 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 843 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 830 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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MVS 550 is a 1992 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 28,441 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 MVS 550, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVS 550?

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What year was MVS 550 registered?

MVS 550 is a 1992 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is MVS 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 550 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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