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RSL 196

1960 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,718 mi
Last recorded60,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 196
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively *** Borderline pass/fail *** (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,412 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 56,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 55,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 54,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,963 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S2?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
brake recording little or no effort 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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RSL 196 is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1960 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSL 196, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSL 196 registered?

RSL 196 is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 14 October 1960.

Is RSL 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 196 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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