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163 COB

1974 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,519 mi
Last recorded13,519 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Mustang32,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 COB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 8,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 5,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 1,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23 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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163 COB is a 1974 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 32,166 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 163 COB, 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 52 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 163 COB?

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What year was 163 COB registered?

163 COB is a 1974 Ford Mustang, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is 163 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 COB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 163 COB have outstanding finance?

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