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AB52 MGB

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 MGB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 71,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,288 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 69,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 53,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,118 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,237 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

n/s/r and o/s/r drop link bushes deteriorated but showing no movement

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,015 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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AB52 MGB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AB52 MGB, 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 AB52 MGB registered?

AB52 MGB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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