CarVerify

Free Car Check

BHJ 314B

1982 Austin Healey

White Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,230 mi
Last recorded10,230 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Healey9,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 314B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 9,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 9,297 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,355 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 4,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 4,214 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Austin Healey reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BHJ 314B is a 1982 Austin Healey in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 9,847 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 BHJ 314B, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHJ 314B?

You can check the full history of BHJ 314B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BHJ 314B registered?

BHJ 314B is a 1982 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is BHJ 314B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 314B shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHJ 314B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BHJ 314B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.