Austin Healey 3000

White and Brown · Petrol · 1961 · 2,912 cc

WSU 783MOT history

WSU 783 is a white and brown petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,747 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSU 783
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Colour
White and Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSU 783 was last recorded at 75,747 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,420 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,747 miles
  • 2025 – 75,420 miles
  • 2024 – 75,216 miles
  • 2023 – 74,974 miles
  • 2022 – 74,560 miles
  • 2021 – 74,263 miles
  • 2020 – 74,027 miles
  • 2019 – 73,549 miles
  • 2018 – 73,413 miles
  • 2017 – 73,295 miles
  • 2016 – 73,196 miles
  • 2015 – 72,850 miles
  • 2014 – 72,559 miles
  • 2013 – 72,523 miles
  • 2012 – 72,509 miles
  • 2011 – 72,425 miles
  • 2010 – 72,293 miles
  • 2009 – 72,140 miles
  • 2007 – 71,994 miles
  • 2006 – 71,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,747 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,747 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    139779068884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,420 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,420 miles
    Test number
    881008931381
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH LEVER ARM SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,216 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    100201855293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,974 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    979572737712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,560 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    387274491755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,560 miles (+297)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    989760948194
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    767607333356
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,263 miles (+236)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    274521594014
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,027 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,027 miles
    Test number
    460127229452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,549 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    392517358553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,413 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    813493625308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,295 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    453039208864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass73,196 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    798646816702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,850 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,850 miles
    Test number
    339454805434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,559 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    259523724250
    • NoteSteering box damp

  16. Pass72,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    806658823235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,523 miles (+14)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    889708923257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass72,509 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    468427402209
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass72,425 miles (+132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    748097121256
    • NoteNear side indicator switch stickey
    • NoteSlight play in stearing box

  20. Pass72,293 miles (+153)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,293 miles
    Test number
    193598920284
    • NoteNear side indicator switch stickey
    • NoteSlight play in stearing box
    • NoteWashers poor

  21. Pass72,140 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    983830539257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,994 miles (+84)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    352143607193
    • NoteMain beam tell-tale not working
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f lower trunnion pin bushes

  23. Pass71,910 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    812519786052
    • NoteLong travel on park lever

Questions about WSU 783

What vehicle is registration WSU 783 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSU 783 on a white and brown petrol Austin Healey 3000 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WSU 783 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSU 783 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSU 783?
The MOT on WSU 783 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSU 783 done?
WSU 783 was recorded at 75,747 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 188 miles a year.
Has WSU 783 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSU 783 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on WSU 783 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WSU 783 find?
WSU 783 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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