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2 VVK

1978 Bentley Series II

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Bentley Series II89,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 VVK
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 67,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,694 miles

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

Front Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Rear Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,367 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,366 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,316 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R tyre has cracking all round outer tread

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 61,147 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 61,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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2 VVK is a 1978 Bentley Series II in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2 VVK, 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 48 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 VVK registered?

2 VVK is a 1978 Bentley Series II, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is 2 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 VVK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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