CarVerify

Free Car Check

G24 BJU

1990 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 BJU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 62,287 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,218 miles

engine damp with hydraulic fluid, fluid level in reservoir ok

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

engine damp with hydraulic fluid, fluid level in reservoir ok

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,911 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,221 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,701 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,689 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,774 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,453 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,336 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,244 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 47,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G24 BJU is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,346 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 G24 BJU, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G24 BJU?

You can check the full history of G24 BJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G24 BJU registered?

G24 BJU is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G24 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 BJU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G24 BJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G24 BJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.