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VHM 878G

1969 Wolseley 16/60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1969 Wolseley 16/6056,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHM 878G
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 75,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 75,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,167 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,095 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 74,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 74,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,656 miles

Nearside rear wheel cylinder clip not fully home but appears secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play at front king pins

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel cylinder clip not fully home but appears secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorbers weak

Slight brake imbalance (front)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,204 miles

front shocks very weak

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front shocks weak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,905 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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VHM 878G is a 1969 Wolseley 16/60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1969 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,547 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 VHM 878G, 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 57 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VHM 878G is a 1969 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 30 April 1969.

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