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KKR 1

1971 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,462 mi
Last recorded31,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Bentley Continental50,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKR 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 31,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,934 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 29,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,754 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,053 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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KKR 1 is a 1971 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,993 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 Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKR 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 55 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKR 1 registered?

KKR 1 is a 1971 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is KKR 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKR 1 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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