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EVG 122H

1971 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Bentley Continental50,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 122H
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,590 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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EVG 122H is a 1971 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,993 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 Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVG 122H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 55 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVG 122H registered?

EVG 122H is a 1971 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EVG 122H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVG 122H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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