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A6 BSR

1985 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Bentley Continental76,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BSR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 103,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 101,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,586 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 98,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just making readings requires adjustment customer advised

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear parking brake just meet requirements customer advised

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,170 miles

hand brake on maximum travel

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,529 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of engine (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear caliper pipe corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Park brake requirements only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in all four hubs

oil leaks at engine , gearbox and diff

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,065 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad earth on front head lights

hand brake on maximun travel

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,134 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake just on reqirements advise ajustment

Pass 22 May 2008 57,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,168 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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A6 BSR is a 1985 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 76,486 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 A6 BSR, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 BSR registered?

A6 BSR is a 1985 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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