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B12 JRC

1990 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,807 mi
Last recorded14,807 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JRC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 14,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 14,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 13,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 13,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 13,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 11,149 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 11,148 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 11,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,743 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 10,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,224 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 10,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 10,023 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,016 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,155 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 9,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?

Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 540
parking brake recording little or no effort 277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
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B12 JRC is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 77,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 JRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B12 JRC registered?

B12 JRC is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is B12 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 JRC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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