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F560 UDG

1989 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 3548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,205 mi
Last recorded54,205 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 UDG
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 54,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,187 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,811 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,417 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,766 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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F560 UDG is a 1989 Austin Healey in Black with a 3,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 27,492 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 F560 UDG, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F560 UDG registered?

F560 UDG is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F560 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 UDG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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