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G5 RWD

2008 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests35 (32 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.4%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RWD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

32 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2024 47,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

over trays on rear suspension arms

under trays front to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,863 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays front to rear

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 98,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 90,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,682 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 62,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,309 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,881 miles

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

both rear tyres are near tread depth bars

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,547 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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G5 RWD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.4%.

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 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 G5 RWD, 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 G5 RWD registered?

G5 RWD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is G5 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RWD shows 35 tests with a 91.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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