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GSK 892

1991 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

19,109 mi
Last recorded19,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 892
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 19,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 18,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 17,993 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 17,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 17,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 17,087 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 17,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 17,087 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 15,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,239 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 15,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Working on main beam when should be dipped (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,416 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 12,878 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,101 miles

os/nsr inner rear quarters corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 11,101 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

os/nsr inner rear quarters corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,090 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,842 miles

Play in both front suspension king pins

Very deep cracks in both steering rack gaiters

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,842 miles

Play in both front suspension king pins

Very deep cracks in both steering rack gaiters

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,457 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,457 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

sslight uplift in both front king pins

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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GSK 892 is a 1991 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 17,114 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 GSK 892, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GSK 892 registered?

GSK 892 is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is GSK 892 safe to buy?

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