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RNU 285K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNU 285K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 67,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 67,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,962 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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RNU 285K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNU 285K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNU 285K registered?

RNU 285K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is RNU 285K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNU 285K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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