MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy, no excessive roughness felt when rotated.
Slight play in O/S & N/S rear driveshaft U/J's
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy, no excessive roughness felt when rotated.
Slight play in O/S & N/S rear driveshaft U/J's
All tyres wearing edges
Indicator tell-tales not working, audible warning fitted
Audible indicator tell-tale fitted, visual tell-tale not working.
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Audible indicator tell-tale fitted, visual tell-tale not working.
Offside sill distorted, not considered excessive.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play at offside rear wheel bearing, not considered excessive.
Signs of previous fuel leak, no actual leak found.
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLK 857D is a 1966 Hillman Imp in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1966 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 40,071 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 MLK 857D, 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 60 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MLK 857D registered?
MLK 857D is a 1966 Hillman Imp, first registered on 23 February 1966.
Is MLK 857D safe to buy?
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