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XOG 144J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOG 144J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,623 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been welded in several places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns and os floors corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 68,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,939 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,040 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,039 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,909 miles

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

bump stop missing n/s/front and o/s/front

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,909 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bump stop missing n/s/front and o/s/front

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,999 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 64,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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XOG 144J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XOG 144J, 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 XOG 144J registered?

XOG 144J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 2 May 1971.

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