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OVJ 540G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 540G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,963 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,811 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 37,811 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,792 miles

brakes binding slightly

split in floor by drives seat

tow bar structue weak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,935 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 35,918 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s/rear floor pan has slight corrosion.

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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OVJ 540G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVJ 540G, 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 57 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVJ 540G registered?

OVJ 540G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 6 May 1969.

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