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B7 WFD

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 WFD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 102,644 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 99,976 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 70,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,683 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 34,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,457 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 27,457 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,811 miles

osf seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 25,811 miles

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

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

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

osf seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,349 miles

FRONT O/S AND FRONT N/S LOWER SHOCK JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,808 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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B7 WFD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 WFD registered?

B7 WFD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is B7 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 WFD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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