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F414 YBV

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,061 mi
Last recorded129,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 YBV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 129,061 miles

Engine has slight oil leaks

Exhaust system has a slight leak or blow

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 129,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 129,060 miles

Engine oil leaks from the general engine area but very slight and historic

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Rear window (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner sill

signs of oil around offside front brake caliper [recommend inspection]

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,986 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,846 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to offside rear outersill

offside front andnearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

signs of fluid to offside front brake caliper[recommend inspection]

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks in both rear wheel tyre outer side tyre wall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks in both rear wheel tyre outer side tyre walls

Fail 15 May 2013 128,352 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks in both rear wheel tyre /outer side tyre walls

Pass 14 Jun 2011 127,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear O/S drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 105,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 98,480 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

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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F414 YBV is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F414 YBV, 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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F414 YBV is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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