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G21 BOB

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,252 mi
Last recorded57,252 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 BOB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,252 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 43,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,651 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 59,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,564 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 26,764 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 15,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 7,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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G21 BOB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 G21 BOB, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G21 BOB registered?

G21 BOB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is G21 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 BOB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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