MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres showing signs of cracking
handbrake poor
n/s/f tyre outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all shocks weak and slight leak
all suspension rubbers worn
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
handbrake cable rubbing n/s/r
inner track rod end split pin missing
How Reliable is the Bentley T2?
Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAV 917T is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Bentley T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAV 917T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAV 917T registered?
BAV 917T is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 27 February 1979.
Is BAV 917T safe to buy?
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