MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
rear end of both sills corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both low efforts (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing al l 4 badly perished (not to cords) advise 4 new tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear end of both sills corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes linking calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliant mount bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Also pipe leading to carbon canister ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes linking calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear lower sections of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sub frame dampers (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading from body to hose, and pipes linking calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes and pipe along sill leading to carbon canister corroded ()
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of outer sill just in front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Sub frame damper (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading from body to hose, and pipes linking calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sections of outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to calipers, plus pipe leading to hose from body (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Metal pipe running the length of the vehicle along the sill is corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe leading to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of sill before rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Sub frame damper (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded
Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of sill before rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to calipers, plus pipe leading to hose from body (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Metal pipe running the length of the vehicle along the sill is corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe leading to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of sill before rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Sub frame damper (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded
Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section of sill before rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn control insecure one of the two horn buttons broken (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded leading to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame damper slight misting of oil
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front damper casing corroded
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill by wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub frame damper has misting of oil
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Leading to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
All tyre's cracking from age
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front pad warning lamp wire broken
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All tyre's cracking from age
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front pad warning lamp wire broken
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All 4 tyres showing signs of age with small cracks. None deep enough to reach cord or ply.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Trace of oil around engine sump
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?
Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R189 MNU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R189 MNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R189 MNU?
You can check the full history of R189 MNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R189 MNU registered?
R189 MNU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R189 MNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 MNU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R189 MNU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R189 MNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.