£2,100 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1972 WOLSELEY 1300
Mathewsons • UK • 24 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£2,100 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1972 WOLSELEY 1300
UK • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 270
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Wolseley 1300, recently repainted and with a valid MOT until Feb 2027, saw significant investment in front brakes and suspension components. It sold below estimate, indicating potential for further attention needed despite recent work.
Condition
7
The car has had new paint 18 months ago and has new tires and front brake discs and track rod ends. The MOT is valid until Feb 2027. Some interior door cards have been done. The car sold for £2,100, which was below the estimated range of £2,500 - £3,000, suggesting some condition concerns not fully detailed.
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72,565 miles (via 2026 MOT)
GAC 816K
1972
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£2,100 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1972 WOLSELEY 1300
Mathewsons • UK • 24 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: WOLSELEY Model: 1300 Registration: GAC 816K
Engine Size (cc): 1275 Year of Manufacture: 1972 Date First Registered: 10/04/1972 MOT Expiry Date: 06/02/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
Price Analysis vs Other 1300s
£1,798
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,088
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,956
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 1300 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 6th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
72,565 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Feb 2026, 72,565 miles
Passed
On 9th Jun 2006, 714,252 miles
Failed
On 8th Jun 2006, 714,183 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Failed
On 17th May 2006, 714,007 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
MOT Mileage Trend
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