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MWW 167

1989 Bentley R Type

White Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,873 mi
Last recorded35,873 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWW 167
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 35,873 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,425 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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MWW 167 is a 1989 Bentley R Type in White with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Bentley R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWW 167, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley R Type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWW 167 registered?

MWW 167 is a 1989 Bentley R Type, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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The MOT history for MWW 167 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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