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HVX 917T

1979 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 917T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,424 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 92,409 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,454 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,983 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,663 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,460 miles

brake pipes to nearside front flexy hoses rusting.

dampness around nearside rear brake caliper.

drive belt noisy.

nearside rear upper brake pipes rusting.

oil leak

rear of both front wings at rear rusting.

slight play in nearside front hub.

slight play in steering rack.

spare tyre worn to limit.

suspect condition of brake limiting valve poor.

wipers splitting.

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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HVX 917T is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,460 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 HVX 917T, 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 47 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 HVX 917T?

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What year was HVX 917T registered?

HVX 917T is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 16 January 1979.

Is HVX 917T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVX 917T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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