
£5,508 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1970 BENTLEY T1
United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a Circassian blue 1969-1977 Bentley T1 with a grey leather interior. It runs and drives but has been neglected, was last on the road in 2018, and needs restoration.

Condition
3
The car has been neglected, was last on the road in 2018, and requires restoration.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SBH8811
Chassis No:
Odometer:
68,513 miles
HHC 919J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
6,745cc.
This Bentley T1 is finished in the rare colour of Circassian blue with grey leather interior of which only a few examples were built .
Following the passing of the previous owner, the Bentley has been neglected.
It does run and drive but was last on the road in 2018 and requires restoration.
The history file contains V5s, full build record and MoT history print-out.
The mileage is recorded at 68,513 NOTICE TO BUYERS: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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Points of note
£1,495
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,205
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,775
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 05 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
68,418 miles
Registration Date
1970-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 06 2017 with 68,418 miles
Failed
On Nov 29 2017 with 68,400 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jan 05 2016 with 67,635 miles
Failed
On Sep 15 2015 with 67,612 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Oct 06 2012 with 66,870 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Passed
On May 21 2011 with 65,797 miles
Failed
On Dec 31 2009 with 65,779 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Dec 22 2008 with 63,540 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2007 with 61,207 miles
Failed
On Aug 02 2007 with 61,202 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
User Entered:
- both rear tyres has splits on the out side walls
Passed
On Jun 28 2006 with 59,005 miles


