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OPD 214D

1989 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,436 mi
Last recorded48,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 214D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 48,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 47,337 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 47,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 47,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,013 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front king pin worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber splitting

offside front suspension lower coil spring seat corrodeing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,879 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrodeing

nearside rear sill corrodeing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,432 miles

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

battery/carrier,leaking/oxidising

Fail 11 Aug 2012 41,396 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery/carrier,leaking/oxidising

Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,559 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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OPD 214D is a 1989 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 27,492 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 OPD 214D, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPD 214D registered?

OPD 214D is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 29 December 1989.

Is OPD 214D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPD 214D shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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