CarVerify

Free Car Check

RBK 919J

1971 Hillman Imp

Orange Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,605 mi
Last recorded46,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hillman
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 919J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 46,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top pin (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,448 miles

NS and OS front seatbelt catch damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in the NS and OS front kingpins upper and lower

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,443 miles

Both front seat-belt catch casing damaged.

Free play in both front king-pins.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,417 miles

Oil leak

Some free play in the NS and OS front suspension joints.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,339 miles

some play in king pins fuel pipe to tank starting to perrish front brakes starting to bind slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,302 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,230 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some free play in NS and OS king pins.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,132 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 45,549 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Full Hillman Imp reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RBK 919J is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 48,443 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBK 919J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RBK 919J?

You can check the full history of RBK 919J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RBK 919J registered?

RBK 919J is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is RBK 919J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBK 919J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBK 919J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RBK 919J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.