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Bentley Arnage

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

RV 8MOT history

RV 8 is a green petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

RV 8 green Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,105 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RV 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RV 8 was last recorded at 72,105 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,815 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,105 miles
  • 2025 – 71,815 miles
  • 2024 – 71,140 miles
  • 2023 – 70,092 miles
  • 2022 – 69,755 miles
  • 2021 – 69,355 miles
  • 2020 – 67,626 miles
  • 2019 – 66,726 miles
  • 2018 – 66,018 miles
  • 2017 – 65,046 miles
  • 2016 – 63,654 miles
  • 2015 – 58,913 miles
  • 2014 – 54,264 miles
  • 2013 – 51,871 miles
  • 2012 – 50,832 miles
  • 2011 – 50,309 miles
  • 2010 – 47,809 miles
  • 2009 – 45,614 miles
  • 2008 – 39,397 miles
  • 2007 – 34,084 miles
  • 2006 – 27,198 miles
  • 2005 – 20,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,105 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,105 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    567491760243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass71,815 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    467616341086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,140 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    225850931456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass70,092 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,092 miles
    Test number
    123401193899
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear and under sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    509728850073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear under sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail69,755 miles (+400)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    213834235755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear under sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,355 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    925568567588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,626 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    942946129509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass66,726 miles (+708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    581992138181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass66,018 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    755981102042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    415237265146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail65,040 miles (+1,386)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    132462185734
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass63,654 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    502365107193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail58,913 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    276950175141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass58,913 miles (+4,649)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    669780975111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,264 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    719332464113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,871 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,871 miles
    Test number
    205111253468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass50,832 miles (+523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    456766022149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass50,309 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    407277131172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,809 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    770288990035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,614 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    753709849170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass45,614 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    851609749171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,397 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    203707138191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,084 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    372695337131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,198 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    423083846192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    20,072 miles
    Test number
    234046945432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RV 8

What vehicle is registration RV 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RV 8 on a green petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 28 Aug 1998. 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 RV 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RV 8 is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RV 8?
The MOT on RV 8 is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RV 8 done?
RV 8 was recorded at 72,105 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has RV 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RV 8 has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on RV 8 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 RV 8 find?
RV 8 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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