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F11 BCC

1989 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,996 mi
Last recorded48,996 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Continental65,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 BCC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 48,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

n/s/r tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/r tyre slight perishing tread area & outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,089 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,156 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,861 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox & rear differential.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 31,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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F11 BCC is a 1989 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F11 BCC, 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.

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What year was F11 BCC registered?

F11 BCC is a 1989 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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