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79 LC

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,935 mi
Last recorded9,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 LC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 9,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 9,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 9,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 9,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 9,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 8,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 8,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 8,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,121 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 8,121 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 7,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 7,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,359 miles

Dipped-light switch: Suspect intermitent fault when manual selection is made (whislt auto mode is off)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 4,244 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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79 LC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 79 LC, 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 79 LC registered?

79 LC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is 79 LC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 LC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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