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DLR 644C

1965 Bentley S3

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 644C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 53,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 51,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 44,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,915 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,914 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brake hose (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,917 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,953 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 37,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,016 miles

brakes pull very slightly to offside advise further inspection and rectification if necessary

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes pull very slightly to offside advise further inspection and rectification if necessary

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 31,581 miles

windscreen starting to de-laminate

How Reliable is the Bentley S3?

Based on 1,894 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
brake binding 30
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
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DLR 644C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1965 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 42,486 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 S3 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLR 644C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLR 644C?

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What year was DLR 644C registered?

DLR 644C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 5 February 1965.

Is DLR 644C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLR 644C shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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