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GLV 4

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,609 mi
Last recorded33,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLV 4
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 30,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 29,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 28,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,267 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,584 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,395 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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GLV 4 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GLV 4, 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 GLV 4 registered?

GLV 4 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is GLV 4 safe to buy?

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