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B3 WFD

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,713 mi
Last recorded107,713 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WFD
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 107,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 103,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,781 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 79,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,036 miles

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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B3 WFD is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 WFD, 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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What year was B3 WFD registered?

B3 WFD is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is B3 WFD safe to buy?

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