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TSU 914

1989 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

7,143 mi
Last recorded7,143 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 914
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 7,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 6,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 6,511 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 6,511 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 5,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 4,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 3,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 2,787 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,218 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 1,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 1,924 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2013 1,523 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 1,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 1,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 697 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,051 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 7,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,179 miles

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

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

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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TSU 914 is a 1989 Austin Healey in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TSU 914, 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.

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What year was TSU 914 registered?

TSU 914 is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is TSU 914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 914 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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