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XYL 912

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey 300048,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYL 912
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,031 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 59,077 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel spoke broken

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 55,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,371 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 53,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,091 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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XYL 912 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 XYL 912, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYL 912 registered?

XYL 912 is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 29 December 1959.

Is XYL 912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYL 912 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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