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1 FYL

1981 Bentley Series II

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Bentley Series II114,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FYL
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 128,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,721 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,333 miles

Nearside steering arm play in inner joint to rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,386 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

offside indicators flashing slow

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,366 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

offside indicators flashing slow

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 117,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,741 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 116,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 115,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 115,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 114,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 112,291 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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1 FYL is a 1981 Bentley Series II in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 114,599 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 Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 FYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 FYL?

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What year was 1 FYL registered?

1 FYL is a 1981 Bentley Series II, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is 1 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 FYL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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