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LOC 162

1951 Bentley MK6

Blue Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOC 162
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 23,486 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2017 21,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,975 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake pull to left

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,895 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,891 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,798 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,756 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 20,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 20,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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LOC 162 is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Blue with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1951 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 43,500 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOC 162, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LOC 162 registered?

LOC 162 is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 15 January 1951.

Is LOC 162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOC 162 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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