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TIG 8873

1975 Bentley T1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,960 mi
Last recorded14,960 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 Bentley T127,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 8873
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 14,960 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 12,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 11,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 8,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 8,915 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 443 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,918 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 95,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,265 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T1?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
brake binding 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
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TIG 8873 is a 1975 Bentley T1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1975 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 27,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TIG 8873, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 51 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TIG 8873 registered?

TIG 8873 is a 1975 Bentley T1, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is TIG 8873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 8873 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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