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B9 TLY

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TLY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,560 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,703 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 37,435 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting, outer and inner edges, close to cords. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,121 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,820 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,460 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,014 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,186 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,456 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 16,043 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 8 Jan 2008 13,278 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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B9 TLY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B9 TLY, 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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B9 TLY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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