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BTD 166J

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTD 166J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,970 miles

Exhaust in poor condition & mountings slightly perished

Front shockabsorbers slightly weak

Slight corrosion offside sill / inner sill / front outrigger &c..

Slight play centre steering rod [ drag link ]

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,970 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

dampness around nearside rear brake hub

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,970 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,970 miles

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 10,970 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Wolseley 16/60?

Based on 2,206 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
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BTD 166J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,404 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 Wolseley 16/60 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTD 166J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 16/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTD 166J registered?

BTD 166J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 23 October 1970.

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