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MFE 145

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 145
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,040 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,797 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,123 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 47,123 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,838 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

n/s/f close to bump stop

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 9 May 2014 44,110 miles

off side rear spring mounting carrier slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 43,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,683 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,291 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 42,290 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,678 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

near side rear subframe damper leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,389 miles

off side front hub cap missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,712 miles

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

rear foot brake rise and fall slightly uneven

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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MFE 145 is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 MFE 145, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFE 145 is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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