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B8 GEV

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,924 mi
Last recorded79,924 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GEV
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 79,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,049 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 78,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,877 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,876 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,746 miles

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 18 Jan 2007 35,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,926 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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B8 GEV is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B8 GEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 GEV registered?

B8 GEV is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is B8 GEV safe to buy?

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