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812 GBF

1962 Bentley Series II

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,485 mi
Last recorded97,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1962 Bentley Series II81,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 GBF
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,862 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,060 miles

battery insicure

Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,477 miles

slight lift in nearside king pin

Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,477 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight lift in nearside king pin

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,396 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 94,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,259 miles

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

offside & nearside front brakes lightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 94,053 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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812 GBF is a 1962 Bentley Series II in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1962 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 81,281 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 812 GBF, 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 64 years old, this Bentley Series II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 812 GBF registered?

812 GBF is a 1962 Bentley Series II, first registered on 1 May 1962.

Is 812 GBF safe to buy?

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