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HJG 786L

1973 Hillman Imp Super

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,918 mi
Last recorded71,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJG 786L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 69,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 69,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,925 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,572 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,572 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Super?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 100
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
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HJG 786L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJG 786L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Super typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJG 786L registered?

HJG 786L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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