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R120 MBR

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 MBR
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,154 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 42,929 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R120 MBR is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R120 MBR, 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 R120 MBR registered?

R120 MBR is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R120 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 MBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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