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SAV 197M

1974 Bentley T1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,851 mi
Last recorded8,851 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 Bentley T151,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 197M
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 8,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,171 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,163 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 5,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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SAV 197M is a 1974 Bentley T1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 51,217 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 SAV 197M, 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 52 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAV 197M registered?

SAV 197M is a 1974 Bentley T1, first registered on 18 January 1974.

Is SAV 197M safe to buy?

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