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G829 FVW

1989 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 FVW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,195 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Dec 2024 87,059 miles

Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering rack (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 81,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension mounting bush extra damping unit leaking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parkingb brake had no reserve travel ( P.R.S )

Pass 10 Jun 2017 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 74,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 70,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 69,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 69,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 67,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,737 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s/f suspension ram damp.

possable leak from suspension component, engine area.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 62,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

repaired stone chip in A zone,n/sr shock leaking, all four tyres wearing inner edges,inner faces of rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,377 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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G829 FVW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G829 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G829 FVW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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