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WRT 163G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,099 mi
Last recorded33,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 163G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 33,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,932 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 32,805 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,232 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 32,226 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,785 miles

body hooks on side panels pertruding

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,156 miles

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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WRT 163G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 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 WRT 163G, 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 57 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 WRT 163G registered?

WRT 163G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1969.

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