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RNR 45M

1974 Ac Cobra

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,056 mi
Last recorded7,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Ac Cobra14,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNR 45M
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 7,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 7,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 6,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 6,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 6,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 6,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 6,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 6,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 5,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 5,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 5,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 5,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,246 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,766 miles

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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RNR 45M is a 1974 Ac Cobra in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1974 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,736 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 Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNR 45M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNR 45M registered?

RNR 45M is a 1974 Ac Cobra, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is RNR 45M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNR 45M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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