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R994 OPE

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,484 mi
Last recorded64,484 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 OPE
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 64,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,500 miles

slight oil leak sump gasket

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,425 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,354 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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R994 OPE is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R994 OPE, 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.

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What year was R994 OPE registered?

R994 OPE is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R994 OPE safe to buy?

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