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RLJ 977

1935 Bentley Derby

Red Petrol 3558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,666 mi
Last recorded6,666 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1935 Bentley Derby53,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 977
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1935
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,558cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2011 6,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 6,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf shock leaking

nsr shock leaking

osf shock leaking

osr shock leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,356 miles

Oil leak

slight play osr wheel to hub

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 5,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,187 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,941 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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RLJ 977 is a 1935 Bentley Derby in Red with a 3,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1935 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 53,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLJ 977, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 91 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLJ 977 registered?

RLJ 977 is a 1935 Bentley Derby, first registered on 8 June 1935.

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