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F300 MGM

1988 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 MGM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,826 miles

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

fluid under o/s/f floor well

Pass 22 May 2013 57,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,411 miles

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

tyres cracking on outer tread edge-o/s/r worst

Pass 26 May 2010 56,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 56,676 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,128 miles

imbalance on front brakes at 23% advise further inspection

light corrosion to both front brake pipes to flexis

park brake getting towards excessive

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

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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F300 MGM is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 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 F300 MGM, 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 38 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 F300 MGM registered?

F300 MGM is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F300 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F300 MGM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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