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949 XWB

1954 Bentley R Type

White Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,931 mi
Last recorded54,931 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 XWB
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,931 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front road wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,931 miles

centre-rear exhaust bracket broken

offside and nearside front wheel bearings rough when rotated

offside and nearside rear chassis rail coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,931 miles

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside rear metal exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,931 miles

all 4 tyre treads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,931 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,931 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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949 XWB is a 1954 Bentley R Type in White with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 949 XWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 72 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 949 XWB registered?

949 XWB is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 20 August 1954.

Is 949 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 949 XWB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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