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Bentley Turbo

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 6,750 cc

R121 JEFMOT history

R121 JEF is a blue petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
60,724 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JEF was last recorded at 60,724 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,275 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,724 miles
  • 2025 – 60,275 miles
  • 2024 – 59,895 miles
  • 2023 – 59,515 miles
  • 2022 – 58,915 miles
  • 2021 – 57,380 miles
  • 2020 – 56,720 miles
  • 2019 – 56,566 miles
  • 2018 – 56,497 miles
  • 2016 – 55,970 miles
  • 2015 – 55,193 miles
  • 2014 – 53,033 miles
  • 2013 – 52,330 miles
  • 2012 – 50,947 miles
  • 2011 – 49,065 miles
  • 2010 – 47,514 miles
  • 2009 – 47,484 miles
  • 2008 – 46,512 miles
  • 2007 – 44,312 miles
  • 2006 – 43,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,724 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,724 miles (+449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    248996232180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  2. Pass60,275 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,275 miles
    Test number
    828152829928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,225 miles (+330)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    753310522150
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,895 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    778160369500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,515 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    489187614345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,915 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,915 miles
    Test number
    361188540000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    954746982523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,380 miles (+660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    643965691395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,720 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    308807034999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,566 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    505560839344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,497 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    233998741330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,494 miles (+524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    502079519875
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  13. Pass55,970 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    503587730323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,878 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    922962473259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,193 miles (+2,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,193 miles
    Test number
    277776505176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass53,033 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    467722094043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,330 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,330 miles
    Test number
    706104993067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,947 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    836229172013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,065 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    437602651048
    • NoteNSF, OSR tyres worm inner shoulders.
    • NoteRear central seat belt - unable to check.

  20. Fail49,065 miles (+1,551)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    669822451010
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNSF, OSR tyres worm inner shoulders.
    • NoteRear central seat belt - unable to check.

  21. Pass47,514 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    180689640013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,484 miles (+972)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    643578309302
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner tread feathered

  23. Pass46,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    302243988405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,512 miles (+2,200)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    361493088259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass44,312 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    631730857286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    732351376225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,240 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    971021976219
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about R121 JEF

Does R121 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JEF is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JEF?
The MOT on R121 JEF is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JEF done?
R121 JEF was recorded at 60,724 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 878 miles a year.
Has R121 JEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R121 JEF 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 R121 JEF find?
R121 JEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak but not excessive.

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