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BPR 548A

2008 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,141 mi
Last recorded20,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Austin Healey 300016,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 548A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 20,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 9,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 1,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,626 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 87,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,479 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,659 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 75,636 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 24 May 2016 71,148 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 71,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cracks front tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,617 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BPR 548A is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,119 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 BPR 548A, 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 18 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BPR 548A registered?

BPR 548A is a 2008 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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