1957 Bentley Flying Spur 4.9L Petrol · WLJ 1
1957 Bentley Flying Spur (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1957. Recorded mileage 97,484 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 1957 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WLJ 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 97,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WLJ 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1957 Bentley Flying Spur (WLJ 1) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn so wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake master cylinder leaking lower master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level rear most reservoir is empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
WLJ 1 Mileage History
- 28/01/202296,601 mi
- 17/04/202397,055 mi+454 mi
- 08/05/202597,067 mi+12 mi
- 03/06/202597,078 mi+11 mi
- 14/09/202697,484 mi+406 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Bentley Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WLJ Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WLJ1.
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO R-LINE TSI S-A
AUDI
Q3
KAWASAKI
KAWASAKI SPECIAL
MG
MIDGET
VOLVO
XC40 + B3 MHEV AUTO
LAMBRETTA
GP125
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN
MG
B GT
FORD
KUGA
GRAY & ADAMS
AUSTIN
ALLEGRO SPEC LE
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1957 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.