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SJB 818G

1968 Austin A60

Beige Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,864 mi
Last recorded23,864 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 Austin A6052,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJB 818G
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 22,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 20,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 18,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,443 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2006 14,430 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin A60?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113
brake binding 102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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SJB 818G is a 1968 Austin A60 in Beige with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 52,658 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 A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJB 818G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A60 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 58 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJB 818G registered?

SJB 818G is a 1968 Austin A60, first registered on 1 October 1968.

Is SJB 818G safe to buy?

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