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B13 NTL

1989 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NTL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 69,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to bleeding block (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 69,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 69,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in under sealant

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed unable to full inspect

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,314 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering / suspension LHM fluid level low

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,082 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 65,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,485 miles

Oil leak ()

under carriage sprayed with sealer

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,219 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,359 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,979 miles

Oil leak

underside coated with thick underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside coated with thick underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,716 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered with grease

off side front tyre slight cracks on tread

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered with grease

off side front tyre slight cracks on tread

Pass 29 May 2010 62,714 miles

brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 25 May 2010 62,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,956 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,332 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished slightly

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,118 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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B13 NTL is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 NTL, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 NTL is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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