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G7 DBC

1990 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DBC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 140,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 139,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 138,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 137,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 137,225 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 137,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,570 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 138,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside pads warning sensor wire broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,461 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,427 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 130,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,773 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 128,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 127,144 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advised engine mounts worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 124,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 123,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 122,241 miles

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

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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G7 DBC is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G7 DBC, 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.

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What year was G7 DBC registered?

G7 DBC is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G7 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 DBC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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