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B8 LOD

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LOD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 57,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 56,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension damper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,966 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,654 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,941 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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B8 LOD is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B8 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 LOD registered?

B8 LOD is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B8 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 LOD shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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