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61 MOD

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,851 mi
Last recorded68,851 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 MOD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 68,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF Tyre worn inner edge OSF Tyre Close to Legal Limit NSF Tyre Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,628 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp switch doesnt illuminate headlamps intermittently (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working doesnt illuminate due to headlamp switch fault (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF Tyre worn inner edge OSF Tyre Close to Legal Limit NSF Tyre Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,722 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,960 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,916 miles

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

rear brake pads look to be worn low

Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear brake pads look to be worn low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,473 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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61 MOD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 61 MOD, 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 61 MOD registered?

61 MOD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is 61 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 MOD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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