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BMG 280T

1979 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMG 280T
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 91,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,550 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 90,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 90,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,285 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 89,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,224 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 84,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 82,240 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 82,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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BMG 280T is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,145 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 Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMG 280T, 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 47 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 BMG 280T registered?

BMG 280T is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 20 July 1979.

Is BMG 280T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMG 280T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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