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NPU 719J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPU 719J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,049 miles

Corrosion To Underside Including BodyWork And Panels

Fuel Tank Corroded

Leaf Springs Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle including body panels and chassis

fuel tank corroded

leaf springs corrded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle including body panels and chassis

fuel tank corroded

leaf springs corrded

vehicle appears lower on the offside

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,087 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,542 miles

general corrosion

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 57,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,995 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body corrroded

chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front & nearside rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front brake balance at 24%

nearside and offside chassis rails have slight corrosion

nearside door has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both chassis rails have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both chassis rails have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside front door stiff to open from the inside and outside

offside front suspenion has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2007 55,369 miles

front number plate has slight damage

nearside chassis rail has slight corrosion

nearside front brake has slight run out

offside chassis rail has slight corrosion

offside front brake has slight run out

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,219 miles

spare tyre defective

front number plate has slight damage

oil leak

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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NPU 719J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NPU 719J, 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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NPU 719J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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