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C2 BNW

1989 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Continental65,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BNW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,133 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,984 miles

light cracking on both rear tyres /perrished

Pass 23 May 2014 68,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,824 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 68,628 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front pads worn low

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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C2 BNW is a 1989 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C2 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 BNW registered?

C2 BNW is a 1989 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is C2 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 BNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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