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NBU 63E

1993 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,475 mi
Last recorded45,475 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey 300015,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBU 63E
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,924 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,680 miles

both rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,369 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate link bar and drag link and o/s track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,074 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 32,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn

both rear spring shackles have slight play

n/s/f upper king pin/trunnion linkage has slight play in the bushes

steering relay/idler arm has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn

both rear spring shackles have slight play

n/s/f upper king pin/trunnion linkage has slight play in the bushes

steering relay/idler arm has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 22,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,163 miles

Driver`s seat security could be improved

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

Rear wheel cylinder locking devices could be improved. `C` clip type.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,617 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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NBU 63E is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 15,982 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 NBU 63E, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NBU 63E is a 1993 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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