1987 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · E83 LNR
1987 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 131,390 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E83 LNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 131,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E83 LNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Bentley Continental (E83 LNR) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted hand brake mechanism rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (c))”.
E83 LNR Mileage History
- 21/05/2024128,609 mi
- 20/05/2025130,535 mi+1,926 mi
- 04/06/2025130,546 mi+11 mi
- 22/06/2026131,354 mi+808 mi
- 26/06/2026131,390 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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