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BAY 461B

1999 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,994 mi
Last recorded2,994 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey10,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 461B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 2,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 2,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 2,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 2,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 2,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 2,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 1,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,334 miles

nearside and offside chassis slight damage

Fail 19 Jul 2016 1,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside chassis slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2015 980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 975 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 339 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 337 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 176,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 176,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 176,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 176,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,635 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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BAY 461B is a 1999 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,442 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAY 461B, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAY 461B registered?

BAY 461B is a 1999 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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