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RVF 714

1954 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,996 mi
Last recorded52,996 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 714
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,524 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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RVF 714 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVF 714, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 72 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVF 714?

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What year was RVF 714 registered?

RVF 714 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 10 December 1954.

Is RVF 714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVF 714 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVF 714 have outstanding finance?

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