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OV 2980

1931 Wolseley Hornet

Beige Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,068 mi
Last recorded5,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV 2980
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1931
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,802 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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OV 2980 is a 1931 Wolseley Hornet in Beige with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV 2980, 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 95 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV 2980 registered?

OV 2980 is a 1931 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 25 July 1931.

Is OV 2980 safe to buy?

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