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F18 MGH

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,420 mi
Last recorded107,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 MGH
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 107,420 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,279 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,279 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking back one (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking back one (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 100,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,347 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,249 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,249 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads are devoid of tread on inner edges,advise replacement

Fail 10 Sep 2008 59,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads are devoid of tread on inner edges,advise replacement

n/s park brake effort 110kg,o/s park brake effort 160kg.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 57,541 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) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,832 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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F18 MGH is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F18 MGH, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F18 MGH registered?

F18 MGH is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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