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RGH 818

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 818
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 44,160 miles

vehicle well undersealed underneath

Pass 24 Sep 2024 43,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,187 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine & gearbox oil bound

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,249 miles

Nearside front jacking point bracket damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the outer edge.

Signs of leak from power steering pinion area.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front jacking point bracket damaged.

Signs of leak from power steering pinion area.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,200 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?

Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 540
parking brake recording little or no effort 277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
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RGH 818 is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGH 818, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGH 818 registered?

RGH 818 is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is RGH 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 818 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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