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XAY 680J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAY 680J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,680 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,220 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,389 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 81,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel bearings have not been checked due to both brakes binding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,365 miles

Both front inner arches are hole but not in a perscribed area

Underside of vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front inner arches holed outside of prescribed area

entire underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,679 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear of front arches holed outside of prescribed area

some previous welded repairs carried out to a poor standard

underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed and is in a state of corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2011 806,797 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear of front arches holed outside of prescribed area

some previous welded repairs carried out to a poor standard

underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed and is in a state of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front valance rusty

n /s front inner wing and floor pan rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2009 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust to n/s front floor pan-o/s front wheel arch

Fail 4 Apr 2009 80,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

front body corroded

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

oil leak

slight play to n/s/f track rod end and bush split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,957 miles

front valance rusty n/s front floorpan and inner sill rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front valance rusty n/s front floorpan and inner sill rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,675 miles

as per vt32763723077051

Fail 14 Mar 2007 79,675 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

fuel smell no visable leaks

o/s front valance corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,641 miles

after market mastercylinder and servo fitted

fuel smell no visable leaks

fuel tank starting to corrode

oil leak

slight rubbing between exhaust and lower arm and body

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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XAY 680J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAY 680J, 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 XAY 680J registered?

XAY 680J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 13 January 1971.

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