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R835 MEH

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,327 mi
Last recorded20,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 MEH
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 20,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 19,875 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 19,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack boot has a slight misting of fliud around it.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,480 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 19,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R835 MEH is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R835 MEH, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R835 MEH registered?

R835 MEH is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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