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MLA 17L

1972 Bentley T1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,055 mi
Last recorded11,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Bentley T142,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 17L
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,055 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 11,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 10,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,747 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 10,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 9,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 9,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,496 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T1?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
brake binding 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
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MLA 17L is a 1972 Bentley T1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,680 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 T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLA 17L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MLA 17L?

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What year was MLA 17L registered?

MLA 17L is a 1972 Bentley T1, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is MLA 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLA 17L 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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