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L427 XLM

1994 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,221 mi
Last recorded49,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Brooklands72,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 XLM
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

wax oil covering under side of car

Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 49,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2013 47,927 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 47,927 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 47,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 47,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,053 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,093 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L427 XLM is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 L427 XLM, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L427 XLM registered?

L427 XLM is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L427 XLM safe to buy?

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