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XUS 470J

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUS 470J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,413 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 76,413 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,432 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S & O/S sills inner & outer weak. N/S & O/S chassis rails weak but not holed.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,406 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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XUS 470J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,404 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 XUS 470J, 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 56 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 XUS 470J registered?

XUS 470J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 13 November 1970.

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