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B19 TLY

1987 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,023 mi
Last recorded46,023 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TLY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 46,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 46,022 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 45,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,085 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,995 miles

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,986 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 43,565 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,174 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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B19 TLY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 96,733 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 TLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 TLY registered?

B19 TLY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B19 TLY safe to buy?

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