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HIG 5000

1981 Bentley Series II

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,819 mi
Last recorded51,819 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Bentley Series II114,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5000
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,819 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,021 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 50,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 49,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,226 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 49,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,160 miles

all four tyes begining to crack along sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,135 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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HIG 5000 is a 1981 Bentley Series II in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 114,599 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 HIG 5000, 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 45 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIG 5000?

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What year was HIG 5000 registered?

HIG 5000 is a 1981 Bentley Series II, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HIG 5000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 5000 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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