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RFX 877K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,859 mi
Last recorded54,859 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 877K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,373 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,373 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,373 miles

chassis corroading

offside front wheel bearing light noise

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2011 52,373 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroading

offside front wheel bearing light noise

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,153 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,506 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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RFX 877K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 47,386 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 RFX 877K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFX 877K registered?

RFX 877K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is RFX 877K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 877K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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