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F1 RBL

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,785 mi
Last recorded120,785 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RBL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 110,511 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,304 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,885 miles

crack in nearside of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

crack in nearside of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,164 miles

crack in nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,682 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars, perishing and deep cuts to tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre rubber perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,898 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,204 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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F1 RBL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F1 RBL, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F1 RBL registered?

F1 RBL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is F1 RBL safe to buy?

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