MOT reliability
Austin Six westminster
164 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 164 Austin Six westminster vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Austin Six westminster has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,966 miles.
164
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
833
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Six westminster problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Six westminster MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Austin Six westminster pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (163), Diesel (1)
Most common Austin Six westminster MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Six westminster MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- off side sill corroded (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) (1 times)
Austin Six westminster pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,299 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 83,656 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 80,541 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 54,383 |
| 1967 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 22,172 |
| 1965 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 73,398 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 90,258 |
| 1962 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 37,384 |
| 1958 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 52,425 |
| 1957 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 64,374 |
| 1956 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 37,393 |
| 1955 | 5 | 25 | 84% | 51,608 |
| 1935 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 85,727 |
| 1933 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 7,919 |
Austin Six westminster reliability FAQ
Across 164 Austin Six westminster vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Six westminster MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Oil leak.
The typical Austin Six westminster in our data has covered around
51,966 miles.
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