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WBF 660J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBF 660J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,924 miles

Oil leak

bad cut on n/s/r tread

battery terminal loose

Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

bad cut on n/s/r tread

battery terminal loose

Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 8,563 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,153 miles

chassis repaired/ welded in many places flooring rusty in many places

Fail 12 Jul 2011 8,140 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside 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)

chassis repaired/ welded in many places flooring rusty in many places

Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 4,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 4,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,938 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 2,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 967 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 956 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 98,617 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear chassis legs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2006 98,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear bump stops rusty

rear chassis rusty both sides

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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WBF 660J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WBF 660J, 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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WBF 660J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 25 February 1971.

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