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GAB 3

1989 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,681 mi
Last recorded39,681 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Continental65,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 3
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,184 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,782 miles

Oil leak

both rear hup bearing play

n/s rear diff seal leaking oil

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,471 miles

235/70/15/101v avon

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 perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front seat back release broken

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,588 miles

slight leak from O/S/R damper

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,666 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

one horn working only

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,189 miles

Oil cooler hoses chaffing slightly on sub frame

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,783 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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GAB 3 is a 1989 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 65,312 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 GAB 3, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAB 3 registered?

GAB 3 is a 1989 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is GAB 3 safe to buy?

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