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Bentley 8

Black · Petrol · 1987 · 6,750 cc

A12 GRAMOT history

A12 GRA is a black petrol Bentley 8 first used on 15 May 1987. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,870 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
15 May 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 GRA was last recorded at 72,870 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,602 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,870 miles
  • 2025 – 72,602 miles
  • 2024 – 72,274 miles
  • 2023 – 71,910 miles
  • 2021 – 71,478 miles
  • 2020 – 71,160 miles
  • 2019 – 70,841 miles
  • 2018 – 70,505 miles
  • 2017 – 70,156 miles
  • 2016 – 69,667 miles
  • 2015 – 69,446 miles
  • 2014 – 68,906 miles
  • 2013 – 68,572 miles
  • 2012 – 68,382 miles
  • 2011 – 67,732 miles
  • 2010 – 67,136 miles
  • 2008 – 66,811 miles
  • 2007 – 66,256 miles
  • 2006 – 65,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,870 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,870 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    155653765838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass72,602 miles (+328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    565314352587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass72,274 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    898905555736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass71,910 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    356285947991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass71,478 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    708495154829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail71,466 miles (+306)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    158963215550
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed below wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed below wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass71,160 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    430431542341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,841 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,841 miles
    Test number
    471310730077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,505 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    250311662932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,156 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    999247639608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,667 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    847870851587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,446 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    457770471198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,906 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    956033494283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,572 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    838342443250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,382 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    489860332227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,732 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    345716601258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,136 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    563136410151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,811 miles
    Test number
    890143878291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,811 miles (+555)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,811 miles
    Test number
    131677268298
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  20. Pass66,256 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    352397857438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass65,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    990041656200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 GRA

Does A12 GRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GRA is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 GRA?
The MOT on A12 GRA is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GRA done?
A12 GRA was recorded at 72,870 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 367 miles a year.
Has A12 GRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GRA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 GRA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 GRA find?
A12 GRA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear wheel arch corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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