1961 Austin Healey 2.9L Petrol · 688 XUB

The 1987 Austin Healey presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 5,520 miles recorded a pass with no defects, following passes on 29 April 2024 at 2,709 miles and 17 May 2023 at 15,458 miles, all with no advisories. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical faults across the three-year record. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a 39-year-old vehicle. Recorded distance dropped from 15,458 miles in May 2023 to 2,709 miles by April 2024, then rose to 5,520 miles by May 2025. This equates to roughly 142 miles per year overall, with the 2023 to 2024 gap suggesting the car stood unused or was barely driven before a modest 2,811-mile increase in the following year. The DVSA data is sparse but entirely clean, showing no consumable wear items or structural concerns flagged by any tester. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related issues the MOT does not capture. Long standing periods risk perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corroded brake discs or exhaust components. The absence of advisories does not rule out hidden structural rust on the chassis or outriggers. Given the low annual mileage and three consecutive clear tests, previous ownership appears to have stored the car well rather than neglected basic upkeep. Verify tyre sidewall condition, fluid degradation, and fuel system state before relying on it for regular road use.