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BMG 479T

1977 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,448 mi
Last recorded185,448 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Bentley Series II121,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMG 479T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 185,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension hose ferrule ends corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

windscreen wiper "fast" position not working

Fail 25 Apr 2025 185,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking pipe to flexible hose union (5.3.5 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension hose ferrule ends corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

windscreen wiper "fast" position not working

Pass 15 Oct 2024 185,293 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 x clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 185,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 x clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 184,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 184,175 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 184,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both side (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 183,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 183,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 18,272 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 182,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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BMG 479T is a 1977 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 121,738 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMG 479T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 49 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMG 479T registered?

BMG 479T is a 1977 Bentley Series II, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BMG 479T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMG 479T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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