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ELF 531

1937 Bentley Derby

Black Petrol 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,710 mi
Last recorded27,710 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1937 Bentley Derby28,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 531
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 27,707 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 27,667 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 27,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,864 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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ELF 531 is a 1937 Bentley Derby in Black with a 4,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1937 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 28,598 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 Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELF 531, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 89 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELF 531 registered?

ELF 531 is a 1937 Bentley Derby, first registered on 12 November 1937.

Is ELF 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 531 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELF 531 have outstanding finance?

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