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KKH 187D

1999 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,498 mi
Last recorded46,498 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey 300045,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKH 187D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 46,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,971 miles

Slight lift in nearside king pin bearings/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Strong fuel smell from boot area, understood to be from spare fuel can.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering link gaiters are starting to perish but preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,941 miles

Handbrake has more travel than is usual, attention recommended.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear brake - 1 of 2 'horseshoe' cylinder retaining clips is missing, attention recommended.

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' bearings/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,908 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel - attention recommended.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

One of two offside rear wheel cylinder 'horseshoe' retaining clips is missing. Cylinder is still secure. Attention recommended

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,868 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment or repair is required.

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' bearing/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,868 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment or repair is required.

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' bearing/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,588 miles

Electrical wiring insecure front (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' lower bearings/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 45,576 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Pulls to right under heavy braking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure front (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' lower bearings/bushes.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Attention recommended. (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins' lower bearings/bushes.

Slight pull to right under heavy braking.

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

Wipers operate slowly.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburettors and associated unions (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside lower kingpin bush/bearing

Slight pull to right under heavy braking.

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

Wipers operate slowly, attention recommended.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,192 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On limit - attention recommended. (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside kingpin lower bearing/bush.

Slight pull to right when braking.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,192 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On limit - attention recommended. (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside kingpin lower bearing/bush.

Slight pull to right when braking.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake back plate, attention recommended.

Slight lift and play in nearside supension king pin.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake back plate, attention recommended.

Slight lift and play in nearside supension king pin.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main beam tell tale light dim

n/s rear brake hub backing plate slight misting oil ?

steering box has slight leak of oil

Fail 19 Jul 2014 45,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main beam tell tale light dim

n/s rear brake hub backing plate slight misting oil ?

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,795 miles

Mainbeam telltale is dim.

Nearside rear hub backplate is damp.

Nearside rear spring anchor bolt castle nut appears to be secured with threadlock instead of a split pin.

Nearside wiper blade is worn but clears screen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

There is slight lift in the nearside kingpin bearing.

Washer pump is slow to recharge.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,795 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Mainbeam telltale is dim.

Nearside rear hub backplate is damp.

Nearside rear spring anchor bolt castle nut appears to be secured with threadlock instead of a split pin.

Nearside wiper blade is worn but clears screen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

There is slight lift in the nearside kingpin bearing.

Washer pump is slow to recharge.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,843 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO O/S INNER WISH BONE BUSH

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,646 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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KKH 187D is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 45,025 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 KKH 187D, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KKH 187D is a 1999 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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