£11,312
1949 Bentley Mk VI manual
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Bentley Mk VI, family-owned since 2005, presents in original, unrestored condition with noted corrosion. It has had a rear axle refurbishment and new clutch within the last 10 years, making it an appealing project for enthusiasts at the suggested guide price.
Condition
4
The car is described as being in original and unrestored condition with signs of corrosion. It has been well-used and is described as being in the 'oily rag category'. The bodywork and paint condition are reflected in the realistic estimate.
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Manual
Transmission:
B274EY
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NPB808
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1949 Bentley Mk VI manual Refurbished rear axle and new clutch within 10 years; two owners since 1978 First registered in 1949, this 4 1/4 litre Mk VI has been family owned since 2005, its previous owner taking it on in 1978.
We have no history of the car prior to this, although it comes with its original handbook, two factory workshop manuals, spares catalogue and bills dated post 2005.
In 2012, Flying Spares supplied a reconditioned/exchange clutch and we are told of a rear axle overhaul around then although cannot see any bills relating to this on file.
As one can see, it is in original and unrestored condition, with signs of corrosion in the usual Mk VI places.
It has clearly been well used, but has been running and driving while onsite and comes with a very realistic estimate reflecting the condition of the bodywork and paint.
Its most recent MOT was in 2012, with several earlier test certificates giving a confusing story on mileage so we cannot confirm what its total mileage...
Points of note
£2,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,904
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 05 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
1 miles
Registration Date
1949-05-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 06 2024 with 1 miles
Passed
On May 02 2013 with 15,522 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2012 with 13,279 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 15 2011 with 12,573 miles
Passed
On Feb 23 2010 with 64,123 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Feb 23 2010 with 64,100 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Mar 13 2009 with 124,528 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Mar 13 2009 with 124,528 miles
Passed
On Mar 05 2008 with 64,100 miles
Failed
On Mar 03 2008 with 64,100 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Passed
On Mar 06 2007 with 64,100 miles
Failed
On Mar 01 2007 with 64,100 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Feb 09 2006 with 64,100 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Feb 09 2006 with 64,100 miles
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