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B7 CGT

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 CGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,738 miles

All tyre outer walls starting to perish

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm of two fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,738 miles

All tyre outer walls starting to perish

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm of two fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,348 miles

Evidence of rodent damage in engine compartment

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 78,348 miles

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

Evidence of rodent damage in engine compartment

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,585 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,141 miles

O/s front tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,552 miles

N/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

Light damage/age related wear on o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,768 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,787 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,912 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 15,403 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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B7 CGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B7 CGT, 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.

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What year was B7 CGT registered?

B7 CGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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