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WEV 542

1951 Bentley Unknown

Yellow Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 542
MakeBentley
ModelUnknown
Year1951
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 215 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Unknown?

Based on 765 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
parking brake recording little or no effort 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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WEV 542 is a 1951 Bentley Unknown in Yellow with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bentley Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEV 542, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEV 542 registered?

WEV 542 is a 1951 Bentley Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is WEV 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEV 542 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEV 542 have outstanding finance?

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