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B9 WFD

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 WFD
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 143,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 141,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 137,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 132,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 123,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 116,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 99,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,681 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,334 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,665 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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B9 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 95.2%.

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 B9 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 B9 WFD registered?

B9 WFD is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is B9 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 WFD 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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