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H293 BGJ

1991 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,550 mi
Last recorded96,550 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 BGJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,550 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,554 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,393 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 75,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 74,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 71,850 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 71,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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H293 BGJ is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 H293 BGJ, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H293 BGJ is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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