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BFW 168B

1960 Bentley S2

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

2,608 mi
Last recorded2,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 168B
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 2,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 2,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 2,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 2,214 miles

all tyres starting to perish on side walls

front anti roll bar bushes split but not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,100 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 1,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 1,866 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 1,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 1,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 19 Nov 2015 1,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 1,378 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 1,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 1,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,129 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering box support arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamp reflectors starting to corrode

slight drag on o/s/r brake

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2010 873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 653 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 433 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S2?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
brake recording little or no effort 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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BFW 168B is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1960 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 168B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFW 168B registered?

BFW 168B is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 15 November 1960.

Is BFW 168B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 168B shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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