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RAP 512

1979 Bentley T2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 512
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,604 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,353 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,242 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 55,242 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,977 miles

all tyres showing signs of age cracking & perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,963 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,957 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,561 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 54,558 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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RAP 512 is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAP 512, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 512 registered?

RAP 512 is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 26 January 1979.

Is RAP 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 512 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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