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NGC 160K

1972 Hillman Imp Super

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 160K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,839 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front tyres close to arches on lock to lock

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous welding repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension kingpin has slight movement

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides have minor play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaitor damp but no visible leakage

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front tyres close to arches on lock to lock

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous welding repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension kingpin has slight movement

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides have minor play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaitor damp but no visible leakage

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2008 69,040 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no n/s/f mirro

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 62,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front track rod inner bush worn (not to excess)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 62,488 miles

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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NGC 160K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 NGC 160K, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NGC 160K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 6 July 1972.

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