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OBV 516H

1970 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,151 mi
Last recorded11,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 516H
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 11,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 11,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 10,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 8,387 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing holed behind wheel

Pass 28 May 2011 8,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wings holed at bottom of arches

Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheel arches holed bottom of wing

Pass 23 May 2009 2,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wings holed under the wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2008 7,804 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 7,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 7,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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OBV 516H is a 1970 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBV 516H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Bentley Series II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OBV 516H?

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What year was OBV 516H registered?

OBV 516H is a 1970 Bentley Series II, first registered on 22 January 1970.

Is OBV 516H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 516H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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