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TVK 477

1954 Bentley R Type

Beige Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVK 477
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 39,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 18,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,641 miles

slight play in steering box/steering ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2008 112,769 miles

r/o/s tyre on limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 104,235 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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TVK 477 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Beige with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TVK 477, 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.

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What year was TVK 477 registered?

TVK 477 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 13 April 1954.

Is TVK 477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVK 477 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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