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COV 1

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,484 mi
Last recorded54,484 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,272 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 49,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,893 miles

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

engine and side covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,502 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,883 miles

Large chunks out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,179 miles

1,large chunk out of nearside front outer sidewall.

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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COV 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 COV 1, 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 COV 1 registered?

COV 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is COV 1 safe to buy?

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