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RVX 9K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,888 mi
Last recorded4,888 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVX 9K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 4,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 4,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 4,004 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 3,841 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 3,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 3,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 3,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 2,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 1,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. req's attention (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s/f headlamps aims slightly high

Pass 26 Apr 2016 1,539 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 1,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23 miles

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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RVX 9K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RVX 9K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVX 9K registered?

RVX 9K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is RVX 9K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVX 9K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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