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46 DL

1989 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Continental65,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 DL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 73,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 73,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,486 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,186 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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46 DL is a 1989 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 65,312 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 46 DL, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 46 DL registered?

46 DL is a 1989 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is 46 DL safe to buy?

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