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COV 300C

1965 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

1,009 mi
Last recorded1,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey 300037,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 300C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 1,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 34,114 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 93,922 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 93,922 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 93,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,848 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2013 93,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,345 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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COV 300C is a 1965 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 37,217 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 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COV 300C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COV 300C registered?

COV 300C is a 1965 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 May 1965.

Is COV 300C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COV 300C shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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