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WVP 905J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

41,621 mi
Last recorded41,621 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 905J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 40,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort slightly low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,042 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2015 31,035 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,309 miles

corrosion on nearside front inner arch

Fail 6 Feb 2013 29,309 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside front inner arch

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 28,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,185 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 27,179 miles

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

body rusty above nearside rear chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,684 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 21,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,884 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 17,884 miles

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,466 miles

passenger seat belt operation is stiff

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

Fail 27 Nov 2007 15,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

passenger seat belt operation is stiff

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 101,025 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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WVP 905J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WVP 905J, 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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What year was WVP 905J registered?

WVP 905J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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