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2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,481 mi
Last recorded4,481 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 L
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 4,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 4,445 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2024 4,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 3,976 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 3,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 3,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 3,520 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 19 Feb 2021 3,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 3,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 3,134 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 2,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking. ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 2,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 1,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 1,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 1,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 338 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 338 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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70 L is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 70 L, 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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70 L is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is 70 L safe to buy?

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