1928 BENTLEY TOURER4.4L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in February 2023 at 30,399 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This trend suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable parameters during the last several years of operation. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 310 miles per year over its ninety-eight year lifespan. There is a significant gap in records between April 2019 and March 2022, where the vehicle covered 22,945 miles in just three years, followed by a more conservative pace of only 4,514 miles between March 2022 and February 2023. Such irregular usage indicates the car is likely a collector item that undergoes long periods of storage, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals despite the low mechanical wear. Given the lack of recorded faults in the history, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. A buyer should specifically check for perished brake lines, cracked suspension bushes, and signs of internal corrosion on the chassis that a standard MOT test might overlook. The condition of the tyres and the integrity of the fuel system are also critical, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot and fuel degradation during stationary periods.