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1997 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AUE
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The car was heavily undersealed, which prevented me from conducting a full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The car was heavily undersealed, which prevented me from conducting a full inspection

Pass 26 May 2023 88,983 miles

Car heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 88,662 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 88,662 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,747 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic mineral fluid (brake) leaking around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering rack unions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Internal auto dipping rear view mirror not working correctly - always dark

Nearside Front Damper Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Filter corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around camber bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Leading (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic mineral fluid (brake) leaking around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering rack unions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Internal auto dipping rear view mirror not working correctly - always dark

Nearside Front Damper Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Filter corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around camber bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,085 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Both shock absorber bodies corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides compliant mount bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Internal rear view mirror blurred

Nearside Front Leading and trailing brake calipers have slight misting of fluid

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes leading to steering fluid cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sub frame dampers have misting of oil

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 83,085 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front Both shock absorber bodies corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both compliant bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Internal rear view mirror blurred

Nearside Front Leading and trailing brake calipers have slight misting of fluid

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes running into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Two hoses leading to fluid cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear sub frame shock absorber have slight misting of fluid

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,274 miles

Both front shock absorber bodies slightly corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Compliant bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading to and from the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sub-frame dampers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Leading brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber bodies slightly corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Trailing brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Compliant bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading to and from the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sub-frame dampers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,476 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,793 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,558 miles

Braking system leaking Nears side rear of engine (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,033 miles

Dampness on nearside front, front brake caliper.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight mineral oil leak on nearside

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 61,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,262 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

both front tyres have slight surface cracks

Fail 11 Oct 2012 57,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

both front tyres have slight surface cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,561 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing

Pass 22 May 2010 50,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls(NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 48,584 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls(NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,333 miles

oil leak

signs of corrosion on f/discs

Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,333 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

f/tyres run flat

oil leak

signs of corrosion on f/ discs

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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1 AUE is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 AUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 AUE is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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