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XSV 289

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 289
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 69,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 69,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,184 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 67,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,358 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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XSV 289 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 XSV 289, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSV 289 registered?

XSV 289 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is XSV 289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 289 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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