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SDX 211J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,937 mi
Last recorded12,937 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDX 211J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 12,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 12,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 12,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,033 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 12,031 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,011 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,000 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,970 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,957 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 11,787 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 11,784 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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SDX 211J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 SDX 211J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDX 211J?

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What year was SDX 211J registered?

SDX 211J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is SDX 211J safe to buy?

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