1962 Wolseley Hornet 0.8L Petrol · USL 121
1962 Wolseley Hornet (0.8L, petrol). First registered 17/08/1962. Recorded mileage 89,503 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- WOLSELEY HORNET
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1962
- Engine
- 848cc
USL 121 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 89,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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USL 121 Mileage History
- 12/10/202289,426 mi
- 06/06/202389,477 mi+51 mi
- 16/06/202389,450 mi-27 mi
- 26/09/202489,503 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
USL 121 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Wolseley Hornet (USL 121) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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