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R70 APJ

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,025 mi
Last recorded48,025 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 APJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,025 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,467 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 46,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,688 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 42,679 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,648 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 42,645 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,656 miles

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

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

oil seepage front of engine onto steering .sump and gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,286 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake travel near maximum

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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R70 APJ is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R70 APJ, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R70 APJ registered?

R70 APJ is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R70 APJ safe to buy?

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