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B4 MPL

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 MPL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 33,618 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 27,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 27,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,400 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 25,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 21,109 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,230 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,894 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,894 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,121 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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B4 MPL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 B4 MPL, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 MPL registered?

B4 MPL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is B4 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 MPL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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