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GHV 47W

1980 Bentley Series II

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHV 47W
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,504 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,090 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,090 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,879 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,746 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 107,742 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 107,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 107,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 107,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 107,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 107,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 107,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 107,024 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 106,603 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 106,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 106,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GHV 47W is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GHV 47W, 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

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What year was GHV 47W registered?

GHV 47W is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GHV 47W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHV 47W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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