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JAB 73T

1979 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 73T
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,234 miles

Rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,233 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 38,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 38,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 36,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 35,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,134 miles

The indicaters flash noticeably slower on the nearside particularly when headlamps are on.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,735 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 31,615 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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JAB 73T is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 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 T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAB 73T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAB 73T?

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What year was JAB 73T registered?

JAB 73T is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JAB 73T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 73T shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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