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B8 RJE

1985 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RJE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 130,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 125,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,845 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 122,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 121,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s middle exhaust box has a clamp missing

Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s middle exhaust box has a clamp missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,866 miles

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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B8 RJE is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 95,780 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 B8 RJE, 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 41 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 B8 RJE registered?

B8 RJE is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is B8 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 RJE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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