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KBY 67C

1987 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,775 mi
Last recorded37,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Healey14,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 67C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,775 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 8 Jul 2025 37,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,409 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,915 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 13,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,400 miles

n/s/r service /parking brake performance poor

Pass 17 Jul 2012 4,772 miles

front tyres are perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,142 miles

both front tyres are at legal limits

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,576 miles

n/s/r tyre at legal limits/

Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,345 miles

slight blow from exhaust down pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2006 77,856 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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KBY 67C is a 1987 Austin Healey in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBY 67C, 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 39 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBY 67C registered?

KBY 67C is a 1987 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is KBY 67C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 67C shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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