CarVerify

Free Car Check

14 LD

1997 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,522 mi
Last recorded35,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration14 LD
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,121 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 33,838 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,838 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,423 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 32,964 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,871 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
Full Bentley Azure reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

14 LD is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 14 LD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 14 LD?

You can check the full history of 14 LD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 14 LD registered?

14 LD is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 14 LD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 LD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 14 LD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 14 LD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.