1973 Hillman Avenger GLS 1.5L Petrol · WER 742L
1973 Hillman Avenger GLS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03/01/1973. Recorded mileage 10,373 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- HILLMAN AVENGER GLS
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1500cc
WER 742L Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 10,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WER 742L Mileage History
- 07/08/20156,072 mi
- 19/08/20156,076 mi+4 mi
- 09/08/20166,775 mi+699 mi
- 09/08/20166,775 mi
- 14/08/20178,667 mi+1,892 mi
- 22/08/2018109,015 mi+100,348 mi
- 06/08/2019109,303 mi+288 mi
- 21/08/2019109,339 mi+36 mi
- 03/09/2020109,425 mi+86 mi
- 28/10/2021109,519 mi+94 mi
- 18/07/202510,134 mi-99,385 mi
- 09/07/202610,373 mi+239 mi
Average of roughly 394 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WER 742L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Hillman Avenger Gls (WER 742L) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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