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LWL 717S

1978 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,471 mi
Last recorded197,471 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 717S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 197,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 197,344 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear drive shaft small play

Fail 15 Jul 2017 196,898 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 196,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 194,914 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 193,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 193,540 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 193,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 193,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 193,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 193,024 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 193,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 191,740 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 191,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 191,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 189,949 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 189,949 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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LWL 717S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 LWL 717S, 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 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LWL 717S registered?

LWL 717S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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The MOT history for LWL 717S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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