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P728 PVW

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 PVW
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,056 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to spilt.

nearside rear torsion bar shocker damp.

Pass 13 May 2014 51,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,419 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,406 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,547 miles

o/s/r subframe suspension rebound shock absorber is leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 35,783 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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P728 PVW is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P728 PVW, 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.

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What year was P728 PVW registered?

P728 PVW is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P728 PVW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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