Not Sold • £8,000 - £10,000
1953 Bentley R-Type An enduring icon of British motoring
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 130
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type, an evolution of the MkVI, features a 4,566cc straight-six engine and manual transmission. While described as being in 'good' condition and driven to the auction, the clock and horn are inoperative, and it requires some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the general appearance as 'good'. The interior clock and horn are inoperative, suggesting some mechanical issues. There is mention of wear on the interior, but it blends well, implying it is not severe. This aligns with a 'Good' condition, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
B568TN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,679 miles
LAS 810
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Under the bonnet sat a ‘big bore’ 4,566cc straight-six engine with an inlet-over-exhaust configuration, paired with either a four-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Despite its stately presence, the R-Type delivered impressive performance, comfortably exceeding 100mph.
Contemporary motoring journalists praised its high-speed stability and luxurious interior appointments.
Remaining in production until 1955, Bentley built approximately 2,017 examples of the Standard Steel Saloon.
Finished in Black over Cream with complementing Cream leather, chassis B568TN was first registered on 23rd September 1953 as ‘RUM 839’, a distinctive plate that was held for some 48 years and registered with a further plate as ‘LAS 810’ in 2002.
In current ownership since 2021 there are a mere 6 former keepers recorded with the DVLA.
Displaying an odometer reading of 77,679 miles, chassis B484T’s general appearance is described by the vendor as ‘good’.
The interior clock is currently inoperative, as ...
Points of note
£2,401
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£148,833
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 23 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
58,991 miles
Registration Date
1953-09-23
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 24 2012 with 58,991 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- offside & nearside rear body inner sills corroded
Passed
On Jul 08 2010 with 53,628 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- front number plate damaged.
Failed
On Jul 07 2010 with 53,628 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- front number plate damaged.
Passed
On May 22 2009 with 51,658 miles
Passed
On May 03 2008 with 50,477 miles
Failed
On Apr 29 2008 with 50,477 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- slight play in both king pins
Passed
On Apr 25 2007 with 48,523 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2006 with 46,920 miles
Failed
On Apr 13 2006 with 46,920 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
- Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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