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P519 WGJ

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,505 mi
Last recorded65,505 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 WGJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,143 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,033 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,491 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,487 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,647 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,674 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,982 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,895 miles

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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P519 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P519 WGJ, 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 P519 WGJ registered?

P519 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P519 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 WGJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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