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R7 BNT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,825 mi
Last recorded153,825 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BNT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 153,825 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 152,117 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 152,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 150,431 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 150,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,029 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2007 149,542 miles

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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R7 BNT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 BNT, 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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What year was R7 BNT registered?

R7 BNT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R7 BNT safe to buy?

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