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GNB 884D

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,852 mi
Last recorded32,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNB 884D
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 32,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 32,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 31,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,216 miles

Offside Rear brake sticky

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,788 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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GNB 884D is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNB 884D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNB 884D registered?

GNB 884D is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GNB 884D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNB 884D shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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