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RSL 495

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,976 mi
Last recorded17,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 495
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 17,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 15,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 15,063 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,005 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 12,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 11,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 9,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 7,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 4,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 2,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,013 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,187 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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RSL 495 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 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 RSL 495, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSL 495 registered?

RSL 495 is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is RSL 495 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 495 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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