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UBD 290G

1969 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1969 Bentley T139,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBD 290G
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,613 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 53,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,639 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit - suggest replacement

oil leak under engine

slight dampness hydraulic connector block adjacent to off side rear subframe mounting

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,363 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak under engine

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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UBD 290G is a 1969 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1969 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 39,968 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 UBD 290G, 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 57 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBD 290G registered?

UBD 290G is a 1969 Bentley T1, first registered on 20 January 1969.

Is UBD 290G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBD 290G shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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