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RND 627J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,511 mi
Last recorded6,511 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRND 627J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 6,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,099 miles

under side of the car is heavily body schutz

Fail 19 Jun 2014 6,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under side of the car is heavily body schutz

Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,938 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 5,938 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 5,855 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 5,692 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 5,500 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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RND 627J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RND 627J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RND 627J registered?

RND 627J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is RND 627J safe to buy?

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