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FDH 990C

1991 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,123 mi
Last recorded21,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey 300033,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 990C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 21,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 20,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 19,923 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 19,915 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 6,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 4,855 miles

slight lift in os front top thrust washer, slight play in ns front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 3,130 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,275 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 2,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 1,249 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 239 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 236 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 99,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,525 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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FDH 990C is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 33,763 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 FDH 990C, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDH 990C registered?

FDH 990C is a 1991 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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