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Bentley Eight

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 6,750 cc

RGH 818MOT history

RGH 818 is a red petrol Bentley Eight first used on 26 Aug 1986. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
44,317 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RGH 818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Eight
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
26 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

RGH 818 was last recorded at 44,317 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,160 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,317 miles
  • 2025 – 44,160 miles
  • 2024 – 43,885 miles
  • 2023 – 43,641 miles
  • 2022 – 43,187 miles
  • 2021 – 42,862 miles
  • 2020 – 42,249 miles
  • 2019 – 41,860 miles
  • 2018 – 41,583 miles
  • 2017 – 41,208 miles
  • 2016 – 40,742 miles
  • 2015 – 40,408 miles
  • 2014 – 39,363 miles
  • 2013 – 38,567 miles
  • 2012 – 38,118 miles
  • 2011 – 37,501 miles
  • 2010 – 36,753 miles
  • 2009 – 35,889 miles
  • 2008 – 35,229 miles
  • 2007 – 34,684 miles
  • 2006 – 34,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,317 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in hub assembly

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,317 miles (+157)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    242378960375
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in hub assembly
  2. Pass44,160 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    419556516936
    • AdvisoryVehicle well undersealed underneath
  3. Pass43,885 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    776541829588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass43,641 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    486151765379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,187 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    556425125560
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  6. Pass42,862 miles (+613)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    204940169894
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & gearbox oil bound
  7. Pass42,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    635152786249
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point bracket damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the outer edge.
    • AdvisorySigns of leak from power steering pinion area.
  8. Fail42,249 miles (+389)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    341799160671
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point bracket damaged.
    • AdvisorySigns of leak from power steering pinion area.
  9. Pass41,860 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    771196247040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,583 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    107392666664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass41,208 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,208 miles
    Test number
    460474437492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass40,742 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    856588122786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,408 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    759633198692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,363 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    419897024068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,567 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    185078723016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,118 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    629589112052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,501 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    399894421096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,753 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    282089430084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,889 miles (+660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    951802729014
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass35,229 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    514206618034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,684 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    964483227049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  22. Pass34,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    682346826034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RGH 818

What vehicle is registration RGH 818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RGH 818 on a red petrol Bentley Eight first used on 26 Aug 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RGH 818 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RGH 818 expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RGH 818?
The MOT on RGH 818 expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RGH 818 done?
RGH 818 was recorded at 44,317 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 489 miles a year.
Has RGH 818 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RGH 818 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RGH 818 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 RGH 818 find?
RGH 818 failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear slight play in hub assembly.

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