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B20 JCP

1989 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,336 mi
Last recorded168,336 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Continental65,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JCP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 168,336 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 168,335 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 168,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 166,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 165,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 165,328 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 158,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 148,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 135,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 135,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 52,512 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 44,981 miles

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

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

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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B20 JCP is a 1989 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 65,312 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 B20 JCP, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 JCP registered?

B20 JCP is a 1989 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is B20 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 JCP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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