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LRL 74J

1971 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 74J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 77,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,489 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,986 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,986 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,605 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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LRL 74J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 55,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRL 74J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRL 74J registered?

LRL 74J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is LRL 74J safe to buy?

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