Wolseley 4/44

Green · Petrol · 1955 · 1,250 cc

RRW 978MOT history

RRW 978 is a green petrol Wolseley 4/44 first used on 13 Jul 1955. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 43,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
43,574 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRW 978
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
4/44
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
13 Jul 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRW 978 was last recorded at 43,574 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,562 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,574 miles
  • 2021 – 43,511 miles
  • 2019 – 41,708 miles
  • 2018 – 40,817 miles
  • 2017 – 39,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting with body (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All suspension bushes are perished but not to excess.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight pull to right when braking hard.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

7 tests since 8 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,574 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    728105017038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting with body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

  2. Fail43,562 miles (+51)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    651060591621
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested O/s & N/s headlamps (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam O/s & N/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam O/s & N/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting with body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

  3. Fail43,511 miles (+1,803)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    462246171809
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light fluid contamination present on rear brake back plate - not dripping.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake effort is behind offside during application.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill is starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front tie rod mounting area to body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,708 miles (+891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,708 miles
    Test number
    684661862234
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting area (to body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake effort rise and fall - offside is behind nearside on first pedal application.

  5. Pass40,817 miles (+885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    391142168418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis around nearside front, rearmost tie rod mounting. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding; not excessively but attention recommended.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes' application rise and fall efforts are on limit. Offside is behind nearside.

  6. Pass39,932 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,932 miles
    Test number
    301688055725
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes are perished but not to excess.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Hot spot pattern is visible but larger than is usual. Reflector is deteriorated. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisorySlight pull to right when braking hard.

  7. Fail39,927 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    805076122502
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes are perished but not to excess.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisorySlight pull to right when braking hard.

Questions about RRW 978

What vehicle is registration RRW 978 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRW 978 on a green petrol Wolseley 4/44 first used on 13 Jul 1955. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RRW 978 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RRW 978 expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RRW 978?
The MOT on RRW 978 expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RRW 978 done?
RRW 978 was recorded at 43,574 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 722 miles a year.
Has RRW 978 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRW 978 has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on RRW 978 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RRW 978 find?
RRW 978 passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting with body; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush; nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion.

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