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B19 MFB

1989 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MFB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,271 miles

Minor Corrosion to underside

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

Power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,779 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 137,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Output poor (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 137,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,749 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 132,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 131,943 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 131,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Fail 19 Oct 2011 131,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oside rear suspension unit has misting of oil

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

Reserve pressure on braking system near limit

Signs of fluid leak offside front middle

Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has a misfire wich is causing emissions failure

power steering fluid seaping

slight play with in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,609 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine has a misfire wich is causing emissions failure

power steering fluid seaping

slight play with in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 130,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 130,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

fluid offside front floor signs of leaking from interior component

Pass 5 Jul 2006

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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B19 MFB is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 MFB, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 MFB is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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