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F169 MVW

1989 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,232 mi
Last recorded32,232 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF169 MVW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,232 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 32,023 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 30,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,827 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,608 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 28,598 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fluid level lamp flickers when driven

slight play in rack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 282,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,074 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,923 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,923 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid leaking from power steering resivoir when steering turned lock to lock

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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F169 MVW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 F169 MVW, 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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F169 MVW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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