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BRN 145V

1980 Bentley T2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,466 mi
Last recorded115,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Bentley T290,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 145V
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,151 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 79,223 miles

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

near side front sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 79,216 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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BRN 145V is a 1980 Bentley T2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1980 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 90,533 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 BRN 145V, 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 46 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRN 145V registered?

BRN 145V is a 1980 Bentley T2, first registered on 9 January 1980.

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