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OVS 455

1962 Wolseley 1500

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 455
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,299 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,967 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,704 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,184 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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OVS 455 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVS 455, 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 OVS 455 registered?

OVS 455 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is OVS 455 safe to buy?

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