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17 BG

1999 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 BG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,210 miles

small amount of play to nearside front hub assembly

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small amount of play to nearside front hub assembly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os steering rack - slight seepage.

osr dumper - slight moisture.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,889 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,699 miles

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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17 BG is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 17 BG, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 17 BG?

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What year was 17 BG registered?

17 BG is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is 17 BG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 BG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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