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R282 AOV

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 AOV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin F/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repair carried out

Fail 9 Apr 2025 81,010 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin F/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin F/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,652 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,716 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,110 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,817 miles

Offside front outer sill coroded in excess

Rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 78,783 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front outer sill coroded in excess

Rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,210 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 49,542 miles

n/s/r subframe damper damp with oil

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f suspension leg ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to spaces in n/s/r spring pan

o/s/r subframe shock absorber damp with oil

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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R282 AOV is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R282 AOV, 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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R282 AOV is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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