BENTLEY BROOKLANDS1996 · 6.8L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 7 Nov 2025 passed with no recorded defects at 169,524 mi, indicating the car is currently road‑legal. The only recorded issues appear in the 2021 MOT: front subframe edge corrosion, nearside rear coil‑spring support cup corrosion, and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. No further defects have been noted in the four subsequent years, suggesting that either the corrosion was remedied or it has not progressed to a point that triggers a failure notice. The trend therefore looks stable or improving rather than worsening. At roughly 5,650 mi per year, the mileage is low for a 30‑year‑old Bentley. This could mean the car has been used lightly or has spent long periods idle. Low mileage does not guarantee low wear; components such as suspension bushings, springs and brake parts can still deteriorate with age, especially if the car has been stored for extended periods. For a buyer, the priority checks are: Inspect the front subframe and rear coil‑spring support cups for any active rust or cracking. Examine the nearside rear tyre and all other tyres for uneven wear, dry rot or sidewall damage. Verify the condition of the suspension, steering joints and brake components, looking for any play or corrosion that may not have been captured by the MOT.