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J979 HRN

1991 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 HRN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,830 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,502 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,694 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 49,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,979 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,579 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 35,766 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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J979 HRN is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J979 HRN, 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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What year was J979 HRN registered?

J979 HRN is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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