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GVR 91D

1981 Bentley Series II

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Bentley Series II114,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 91D
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,444 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Side valance corroded and holed.

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Valance, corroded and holed.

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

Surface corrosion over rear subframe.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,114 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly no leaks time tested.

age cracks on all 4 x tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,450 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 120,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

general under body rusting & bushes perishing

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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GVR 91D is a 1981 Bentley Series II in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 114,599 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 GVR 91D, 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 45 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 GVR 91D registered?

GVR 91D is a 1981 Bentley Series II, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is GVR 91D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVR 91D shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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