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1 CXG

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,836 mi
Last recorded51,836 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CXG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,836 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 51,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 51,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,281 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,563 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,943 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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1 CXG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 CXG, 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 1 CXG registered?

1 CXG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is 1 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 CXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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