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WSJ 570

1982 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,920 mi
Last recorded21,920 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Healey9,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 570
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 21,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,571 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 21,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 21,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f brake binding slighty

slight haze blue smoke

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,986 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,310 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,550 miles

Slight play in front king pins and steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,184 miles

Slight play in front kingpins and steering rack.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,847 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 9,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,389 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 8,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in the o/s/f lower king pin.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,282 miles

slight play in the o/s/f lower king pin.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,013 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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WSJ 570 is a 1982 Austin Healey in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 9,847 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 WSJ 570, 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 44 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 WSJ 570 registered?

WSJ 570 is a 1982 Austin Healey, first registered on 28 March 1982.

Is WSJ 570 safe to buy?

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