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GSD 746

1990 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,178 mi
Last recorded147,178 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSD 746
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 139,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 138,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,861 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 137,861 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,329 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,987 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 136,963 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 136,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 135,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 135,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 132,799 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 132,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 130,036 miles

slight play to nearside steering arm

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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GSD 746 is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GSD 746, 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 GSD 746 registered?

GSD 746 is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is GSD 746 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSD 746 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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