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B1 MRF

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MRF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,964 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,055 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Check engine warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,061 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 62,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,322 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,540 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,691 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 MRF is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MRF, 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 MRF registered?

B1 MRF is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is B1 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 MRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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