Wolseley 4/44 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Wolseley 4/44 car check
Is the Wolseley 4/44 reliable? We analysed 683 real MOT tests across 130 vehicles to find out.
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The Wolseley 4/44 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brakes imbalanced across an axle, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Wolseley 4/44.
Wolseley 4/44 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Wolseley 4/44 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1250cc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
Wolseley 4/44 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Wolseley 4/44. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Wolseley 4/44 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Wolseley 4/44 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Wolseley 4/44 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Wolseley 4/44 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Wolseley 4/44 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Wolseley 4/44 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Wolseley 4/44 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Wolseley 4/44 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 109 | 80.7% | 29,583 | 53,711 | 65,101 |
| 1955 | 297 | 83.5% | 25,497 | 62,205 | 79,950 |
| 1954 | 179 | 81.6% | 40,738 | 49,114 | 67,446 |
| 1953 | 54 | 79.6% | 41,351 | 57,804 | 64,156 |
How Long Does a Wolseley 4/44 Last?
Based on 130 Wolseley 4/44 vehicles on UK roads.
Wolseley 4/44 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Wolseley 4/44 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Wolseley 4/44
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.5% MOT pass rate from 297 tests
79.6% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
The best year to buy a used Wolseley 4/44 is 1955, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.5% across 297 tests. The 1953 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Wolseley 4/44 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolseley 4/44 THIS CAR | 82.3% | 683 | 54,866 mi | 73 yrs |
| Wolseley 1500 | 78.8% | 4,191 | 56,740 mi | 69 yrs |
| Wolseley Hornet | 80.5% | 3,769 | 49,820 mi | 94 yrs |
| Wolseley 16/60 | 81.7% | 2,206 | 51,238 mi | 63 yrs |
| Jcb Unknown | 98.4% | 793 | 1,146 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Wolseley 1500 (78.8% pass rate) and the Wolseley Hornet (80.5% pass rate), the Wolseley 4/44 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Wolseley 4/44Should you buy a used Wolseley 4/44?
The Wolseley 4/44 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.3% across 683 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Wolseley 4/44 are brakes imbalanced across an axle (26 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (26), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Wolseley 4/44 owner drives around 267 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Wolseley 4/44 models stay on UK roads for around 73 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.