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WOLSELEY 1100 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 40 WOLSELEY 1100s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 42 in 2019 Q2 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the WOLSELEY 1100 is rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 40 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 1100
The BMC ADO16 is a range of small family cars built by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and, later, British Leyland. Launched in 1962, it was Britain's best-selling car from 1963 to 1966 and from 1968 to 1971. The ADO16 was marketed globally under various make and model names; the most prolific variant was the Austin 1100 and Morris 1100. At the height of its popularity, it was widely known as the 1100 (eleven-hundred) in its home market, or as the 1300 when equipped with the 1275 cc engine. In production for 12 years, production of the ADO16 reached 2.1 million between 1962 and 1974, more than...
WOLSELEY 1100 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 1100 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 40 WOLSELEY 1100 were still registered in the UK — 23 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 1100 rare?
The WOLSELEY 1100 is genuinely rare, with only 40 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 1100 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 1100 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 1100 use?
Most WOLSELEY 1100 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the WOLSELEY 1100 peak?
The WOLSELEY 1100 peaked at 42 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.