1991 Bentley Eight 6.8L Petrol · H490 BSL
1991 Bentley Eight (6.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 83,842 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY EIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H490 BSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 83,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H490 BSL 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 1991 Bentley Eight (H490 BSL) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
H490 BSL Mileage History
- 12/06/202383,156 mi
- 31/05/202485,362 mi+2,206 mi
- 27/06/202583,735 mi-1,627 mi
- 01/07/202583,738 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/202683,842 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 217 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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