1962 Wolseley 1500 1.5L Petrol · SFF 481
1962 Wolseley 1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1962. Recorded mileage 78,506 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- WOLSELEY 1500
- Year / Origin
- 1962 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SFF 481 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 78,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SFF 481 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Wolseley 1500 (SFF 481) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross ”.
SFF 481 Mileage History
- 27/06/202377,931 mi
- 26/06/202478,149 mi+218 mi
- 02/07/202478,153 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/202578,351 mi+198 mi
- 29/06/202678,506 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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