1975 Bentley Corniche 6.8L Petrol · NJI 8

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, reflecting a consistent history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 8 August 2022 at 46,285 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This continuity suggests the car has been maintained to a high standard or that the mechanical components are currently operating without the immediate failures typically seen in vehicles of this vintage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 51-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 900 miles per year. Between May 2017 at 42,968 miles and August 2022 at 46,285 miles, the car covered only 3,317 miles. This low rate of use indicates the vehicle is likely kept as a collector item or used only for short, dry trips. While this preserves mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry that tests cannot capture. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for risks associated with low-mileage, high-age cars. The lack of mechanical wear often masks underlying issues such as perished suspension bushings, perished brake hoses, or seized caliper pistons due to inactivity. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for hidden corrosion, as MOT tests only identify rust that has reached a specific threshold. Given the last test was nearly four years ago, the current state of the braking system and tyre condition remains unverified and requires a thorough physical inspection.