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MTR 475

1954 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,254 mi
Last recorded15,254 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1954 Austin Healey23,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 475
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 12,624 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 813 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight in nearside streering idler

Pass 29 Sep 2005 6,998 miles

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

n/s/f/tyre close to body

slight end float n/s/f/ bottom trunion

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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MTR 475 is a 1954 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1954 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,918 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 MTR 475, 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 72 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTR 475 registered?

MTR 475 is a 1954 Austin Healey, first registered on 20 April 1954.

Is MTR 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTR 475 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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