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G501 SGO

1989 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,975 mi
Last recorded40,975 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 SGO
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 39,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,711 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,953 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 32,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack on the OS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake only just past the test

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff from the NS driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 28,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,918 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear sub frame damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,614 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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G501 SGO is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G501 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G501 SGO registered?

G501 SGO is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G501 SGO safe to buy?

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