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EYT 301V

1980 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 301V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,220 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,156 miles

n/s/f.brake.pipes.rubbing.on.n/s/f.strut

Fail 27 May 2015 71,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise surface corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre edged off

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,385 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,158 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,063 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,699 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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EYT 301V is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYT 301V, 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 EYT 301V registered?

EYT 301V is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is EYT 301V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYT 301V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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