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LOV 198F

1968 Wolseley Hornet

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1968 Wolseley Hornet60,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOV 198F
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 121,971 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 1,626 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 796 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 318 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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LOV 198F is a 1968 Wolseley Hornet in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 60,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOV 198F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 58 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOV 198F registered?

LOV 198F is a 1968 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 8 January 1968.

Is LOV 198F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOV 198F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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