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WPO 814T

1979 Bentley T2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 814T
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strut (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear play in wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,474 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,463 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicator flash rate slow

Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicator flash rate slow

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,534 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 88,534 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wing mirror missing

offside wing mirror not fully secure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,511 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 86,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,006 miles

all four tyres cracks inside walls but do note reach cords

Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,608 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 85,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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WPO 814T is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 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 T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPO 814T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPO 814T registered?

WPO 814T is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 5 February 1979.

Is WPO 814T safe to buy?

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