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77 RTE

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,125 mi
Last recorded29,125 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 RTE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 29,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 29,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,063 miles

Fault with TPMS system

dust covers split and braking apart on the FL, FR and RR shock absorbers

Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,033 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,987 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 25 Aug 2021 28,987 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,898 miles

Offside electronic parking brake housing cracked but not affecting operation of parking brake

Tyre pressure monitoring fault illuminated on dash but vehicle registered before 1st January 2012

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,815 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,736 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,584 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 28,584 miles

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Under shields fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,484 miles

Offside park brake motor cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,476 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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77 RTE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 77 RTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 77 RTE registered?

77 RTE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is 77 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 77 RTE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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