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MLP 73L

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLP 73L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 70,969 miles

Both rear tyres wearing from inside.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,021 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,021 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,617 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 446,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,612 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,903 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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MLP 73L is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MLP 73L, 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 MLP 73L registered?

MLP 73L is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MLP 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLP 73L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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