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G6 MPW

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 MPW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,677 miles

Offside Front floor hydraulic valve block cover slightly damp

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinnion seal (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake just met minimum efficiency

Fail 15 Jun 2021 81,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor hydraulic valve block cover slightly damp

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinnion seal (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake just met minimum efficiency

Pass 10 Jul 2020 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 81,538 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,410 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,987 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,850 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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G6 MPW is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 G6 MPW, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G6 MPW is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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