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MMB 385

1950 Bentley MK6

Blue Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,911 mi
Last recorded32,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1950 Bentley MK636,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMB 385
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1950
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,726 miles

wear in O/S/F lower suspension joint

wear in O/S/R shock absorber arm

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,659 miles

wear in O/S/F lower suspension joint

wear in O/S/R shock absorber arm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,440 miles

Lateral free play/wear in O/S/F lower suspension joint

Slight wear in O/S/F shock absorber arms

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 17 Jul 2009 32,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lateral free play/wear in O/S/F lower suspension joint

Slight wear in O/S/F shock absorber arms

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,371 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,746 miles

play in O/S/F lower suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,295 miles

SOME LATERAL MOVEMENT IN O.S.F LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT

Pass 19 Jul 2005 30,591 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 30,591 miles

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

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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MMB 385 is a 1950 Bentley MK6 in Blue with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1950 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 36,315 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 MMB 385, 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 76 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMB 385 registered?

MMB 385 is a 1950 Bentley MK6, first registered on 18 May 1950.

Is MMB 385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMB 385 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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