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859 UXD

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,972 mi
Last recorded2,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration859 UXD
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 2,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 12,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 10,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 10,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,851 miles

Battery insecure

Front indecators white

N/s/r spring clamp loose

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pedal rubbers slightly worn

Rear anti tramp bars loose

Rear inner cills holed by corrosion

Rear shocker connecting rod bushes deteriorated

Slight play in front suspension.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 19,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front indecators white

N/s/r spring clamp loose

Battery insecure

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pedal rubbers slightly worn

Rear anti tramp bars loose

Rear inner cills holed by corrosion

Rear shocker connecting rod bushes deteriorated

Slight play in front suspension.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,378 miles

Slight lift in off side front king pin.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008

Corrision present within and around N.S.R chassis out rigger.

N.S.F wiper blade persished

O.S.F side light dim

Slight freeplay in N.S.F wheel bearing or locking spinner.

Slight lift in O.S.F king pin.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,413 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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859 UXD is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 33,763 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 859 UXD, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 859 UXD registered?

859 UXD is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is 859 UXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 859 UXD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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