1989 Bentley Eight 6.8L Petrol · F239 RKX
1989 Bentley Eight (6.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1989. Recorded mileage 4,339 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY EIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F239 RKX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 4,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F239 RKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Bentley Eight (F239 RKX) between February 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
F239 RKX Mileage History
- 01/02/200685,269 mi
- 05/02/200786,630 mi+1,361 mi
- 04/02/200888,108 mi+1,478 mi
- 20/01/200988,916 mi+808 mi
- 19/01/201090,390 mi+1,474 mi
- 31/01/201191,679 mi+1,289 mi
- 30/01/201292,022 mi+343 mi
- 28/01/201392,048 mi+26 mi
- 25/01/201492,145 mi+97 mi
- 15/04/201492,198 mi+53 mi
- 23/03/201592,918 mi+720 mi
- 24/03/201693,178 mi+260 mi
- 12/04/201793,241 mi+63 mi
- 22/05/201893,388 mi+147 mi
- 10/05/201993,535 mi+147 mi
- 09/11/2020118 mi-93,417 mi
- 16/11/20211,494 mi+1,376 mi
- 17/11/20223,136 mi+1,642 mi
- 01/10/20243,551 mi+415 mi
- 19/09/20253,954 mi+403 mi
- 02/10/20264,339 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly -3,916 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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