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HLH 58K

1971 Bentley T1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,875 mi
Last recorded44,875 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Bentley T154,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 58K
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,584 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,579 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering column universal joint, Gaiter Split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,507 miles

Offside headf light on bottom line

slight oil leak front of gearbox area

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,003 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater inop bulb corroded scraped (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp lower than n/s

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 37,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,519 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 33,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,401 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,984 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,588 miles

SLIGHT DISTORTIONON FRONT BRAKES (ROAD TESTED)

How Reliable is the Bentley T1?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
brake binding 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
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HLH 58K is a 1971 Bentley T1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1971 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLH 58K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLH 58K registered?

HLH 58K is a 1971 Bentley T1, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is HLH 58K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 58K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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