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GUK 290J

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 290J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 84,891 miles

all welding is coated in thick black underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2021 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all welding is coated in thick black underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting / cracking intread and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting / cracking intread and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,627 miles

OFF SIDE SILL CORRODED

SLIGHT MIST OF OIL ON OFFSIDE REAR BACK PLATE

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,498 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,498 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

outer sills corroded

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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GUK 290J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,176 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 GUK 290J, 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 55 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 GUK 290J registered?

GUK 290J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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