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BKD 378X

1980 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 378X
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 89,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,775 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,769 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,643 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 71,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,653 miles

all tyre starting to perish

oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,069 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 65,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,790 miles

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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BKD 378X is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1980 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 79,772 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 BKD 378X, 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 46 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKD 378X registered?

BKD 378X is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is BKD 378X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKD 378X shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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