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PLG 3

1952 Bentley MK6

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,935 mi
Last recorded22,935 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1952 Bentley MK652,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 3
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 22,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 22,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,662 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 22,661 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,434 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,713 miles

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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PLG 3 is a 1952 Bentley MK6 in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1952 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 52,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLG 3, 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 74 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLG 3 registered?

PLG 3 is a 1952 Bentley MK6, first registered on 29 May 1952.

Is PLG 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLG 3 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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