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WGB 648H

1970 Austin Healey

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,683 mi
Last recorded70,683 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGB 648H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no pedal rubbers fitted

rear leaf spring shackles have thread lock to threads

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no pedal rubbers fitted

rear leaf spring shackles have thread lock to threads

rear metal brake pipes not secure across axle

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,393 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes not secure across axle

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,264 miles

Engine emits blue smoke

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 69,998 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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WGB 648H is a 1970 Austin Healey in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGB 648H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGB 648H registered?

WGB 648H is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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