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148 MDV

1962 Wolseley 1500

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,070 mi
Last recorded43,070 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 MDV
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear spring eye bush worn

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r spring rear eye bush worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r spring rear eye bush worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 42,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,240 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 275
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 178
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 147
brake binding 143
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
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148 MDV is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1962 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 148 MDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 64 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 148 MDV registered?

148 MDV is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 December 1962.

Is 148 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 MDV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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