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OXW 623

1983 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXW 623
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 67,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 67,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,582 miles

lift in kingpins

play in steering joints

rear brakes binding slightly

suspension system leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,486 miles

lift in kingpins

o/s/r brake binding

play in track rod ends

various leaks from adjustable hydralic suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,480 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

lift in kingpins

o/s/r brake binding

play in track rod ends

various leaks from adjustable hydralic suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,639 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlight reflector poor condition

stone chip to o/s/f headlight glass

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,454 miles

front wiper blades poor

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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OXW 623 is a 1983 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Bentley R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OXW 623, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 43 years old, this Bentley R Type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OXW 623 registered?

OXW 623 is a 1983 Bentley R Type, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is OXW 623 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXW 623 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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