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4773 DG

1961 Bentley S2

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,446 mi
Last recorded36,446 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4773 DG
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 36,446 miles

Brake master cylinder is corroded and gaiter is loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play and lift in offside king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,395 miles

Brake master cylinder is corroded and gaiter is loose - attention recommended.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake hose is perished - approaching limit.

Some play in offside king pin - not to excess.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 36,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear chassis is starting to corrode near bumper iron.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear indicators are dimmer than is usual.

Some play in offside king pin.

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

Fail 24 May 2017 36,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp goes out with indicator in use (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp goes out with indicator in use. (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear chassis is starting to corrode near bumper iron.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear indicators are dimmer than is usual.

Some play in offside king pin.

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear chassis is starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some play in offside king pin.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,756 miles

Nearside rear chassis is starting to corrode.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust section is corroded.

Some lift and play in both king pins but not to excess.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Wiper blades are worn, replacement recommended.

Pass 30 May 2014 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis is starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust section is corroded.

Slight play and lift in both king pins.

Some play in nearside front hub carrier to upper arm joint.

Fail 20 May 2014 35,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis is starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust section is corroded.

Slight play and lift in both king pins.

Some play in nearside front hub carrier to upper arm joint.

Pass 28 May 2013 35,484 miles

Battery cradle is corroded but supporting battery.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade is worn but clears screen.

Slight play in primary steering arm bush.

Fail 28 May 2013 35,484 miles

Battery cradle is corroded but supporting battery.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside wiper blade is worn but clears screen.

Slight play in primary steering arm bush.

Pass 23 May 2012 35,288 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 34,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 33,942 miles

both n/s and o/s front king pins have slight play

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in main steering control arm bush

Pass 19 May 2009 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Bentley S2?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
brake recording little or no effort 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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4773 DG is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1961 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 41,664 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 S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4773 DG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4773 DG is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 2 June 1961.

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