1957 Austin Healey Unknown 2.6L Petrol · 740 XVJ

The 1957 Austin Healey presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent DVSA test on 28 May 2025 at 30,098 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean result from 31 May 2024 at 29,869 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicate the vehicle has been presented in sound mechanical condition and shows no worsening faults across the recorded period. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 69-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2024 test at 29,869 miles and the May 2025 test at 30,098 miles the car covered just 229 miles, an annual rate far below typical. Across its life the recorded average sits near 436 miles per year, suggesting long periods of storage or limited recreational running rather than daily service. The sparse two-entry history offers no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected gaps in testing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and likely extended standing periods. The MOT record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emission faults, but a 1957 chassis may harbour hidden rust in sills or outriggers not captured by a pass result. Verify the brake calipers and hydraulics operate free of binding after storage, and confirm tyres and fuel system remain sound despite the clean paperwork.