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1606 RM

2005 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,362 mi
Last recorded11,362 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1606 RM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 11,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 11,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 11,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 10,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 10,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 9,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 6,605 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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1606 RM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1606 RM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1606 RM registered?

1606 RM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 1606 RM safe to buy?

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