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EYY 622J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,738 mi
Last recorded7,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 622J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 7,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 6,386 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 6,037 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear of rear spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 4,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,743 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 2,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 2,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,069 miles

advise vehicle has corrosion ouside of prescribed areas

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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EYY 622J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EYY 622J, 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

How do I check the history of EYY 622J?

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What year was EYY 622J registered?

EYY 622J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is EYY 622J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 622J shows 13 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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