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JPK 846K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,733 mi
Last recorded46,733 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 846K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 46,733 miles

Front Inner Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,884 miles

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

front torsion bars bushes split

Pass 16 May 2017 44,882 miles

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

n/s/f torsion bar bush splitting

Pass 16 May 2016 44,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 44,802 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes splitting

o/s/r leaf spring bushes splitting

some run out o/s/f brake

Pass 23 May 2014 44,714 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/r leaf spring bushes splitting

Pass 20 May 2013 44,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r leaf spring bush in chassis starting to split

Pass 28 May 2012 44,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r leaf spring bush in chassis starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 42,181 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

FRONT LEVER ARM LOCK TABS NOT IN USE

N/S FRONT INDICATOR LENS LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Dec 2008 41,891 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
brake recording little or no effort 81
brake binding 76
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JPK 846K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 42,433 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPK 846K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPK 846K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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