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PRE 181F

1968 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Wolseley 16/6056,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 181F
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,918 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust only (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,432 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,842 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,429 miles

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,019 miles

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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PRE 181F is a 1968 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1968 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 PRE 181F, 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 58 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 PRE 181F registered?

PRE 181F is a 1968 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 1 July 1968.

Is PRE 181F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 181F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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