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279 HRH

1951 Bentley MK6

Grey Petrol 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 HRH
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,996 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,004 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,941 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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279 HRH is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Grey with a 4,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 43,500 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 279 HRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 279 HRH registered?

279 HRH is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 5 July 1951.

Is 279 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 279 HRH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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