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GDP 272V

1980 Bentley Series II

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,146 mi
Last recorded48,146 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 272V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,441 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 May 2007 46,289 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 46,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,284 miles

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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GDP 272V is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 79,772 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 GDP 272V, 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 46 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDP 272V?

You can check the full history of GDP 272V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GDP 272V registered?

GDP 272V is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GDP 272V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDP 272V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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