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OBP 177E

1967 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,497 mi
Last recorded2,497 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1967 Austin Healey34,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 177E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 2,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 2,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 2,233 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 2,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 1,904 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 1,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 1,784 miles

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

both rear brake back plates fluid leak

sympathetic road brake test carried out

Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 1,640 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake drums damp

Pass 13 Apr 2011 1,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 1,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 1,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 769 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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OBP 177E is a 1967 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1967 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,354 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 OBP 177E, 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 59 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 177E registered?

OBP 177E is a 1967 Austin Healey, first registered on 31 December 1967.

Is OBP 177E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 177E shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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