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R748 KAB

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,531 mi
Last recorded37,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 KAB
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 37,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 31,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2012 28,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,660 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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R748 KAB is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 R748 KAB, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 KAB registered?

R748 KAB is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R748 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 KAB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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