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NAB 772D

2001 Austin Healey

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,003 mi
Last recorded71,003 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Austin Healey27,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 772D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing / hub splines (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear boot floor rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2025 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing / hub splines (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear boot floor rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

play in both suspension trunions

Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,103 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 53,103 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 46,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,379 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 27,454 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

flexible hose to clutch slave cylinder excessively perished

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,262 miles

exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2007 27,191 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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NAB 772D is a 2001 Austin Healey in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,454 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 NAB 772D, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NAB 772D is a 2001 Austin Healey, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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