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R189 MNU

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 MNU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 98,500 miles

rear end of both sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,795 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,023 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,633 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,633 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,125 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,827 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,846 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,836 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,141 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 43,951 miles

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.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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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.

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R189 MNU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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