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C537 MGN

1986 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 MGN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion to axles and chassis minor

Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,599 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 140 - offside 140 - total efficiency 11% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,001 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,985 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,574 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,792 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

traces of fluid under vehicle but no leak found

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,047 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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C537 MGN is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 C537 MGN, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C537 MGN is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C537 MGN 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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