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NIJ 562

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 562
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension pipe has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension pipe has slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear suspension pipe has slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,059 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 69,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,149 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,321 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,039 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,300 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,300 miles

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

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

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

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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NIJ 562 is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIJ 562, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIJ 562 registered?

NIJ 562 is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is NIJ 562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 562 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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