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WEG 585H

1970 Austin Healey

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,228 mi
Last recorded28,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEG 585H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 27,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,738 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,843 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,696 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel tank damp

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WEG 585H is a 1970 Austin Healey in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 WEG 585H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WEG 585H registered?

WEG 585H is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is WEG 585H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEG 585H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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