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B1 HNF

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 HNF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 100,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,956 miles

exhaust rusty

park brake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,591 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 96,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,026 miles

handbrake has only just achived minimum efficenty it would appear that it may need repair or adjustment.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,283 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 92,235 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,281 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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B1 HNF is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 B1 HNF, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 HNF registered?

B1 HNF is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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The MOT history for B1 HNF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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