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SGK 380V

1979 Bentley Series II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,623 mi
Last recorded1,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 380V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 1,623 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 1,589 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 561 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 257 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front headlamp dip beam light patterns poor

Fail 18 May 2017 257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 9 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear outer sill panels becoming corroded

Reasr brake pipes becoming corroded

battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 139,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear outer sill panels becoming corroded

Reasr brake pipes becoming corroded

battery insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 137,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 137,612 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 137,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 135,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 130,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 130,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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SGK 380V is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGK 380V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGK 380V registered?

SGK 380V is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is SGK 380V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 380V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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