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GT51 BGT

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,525 mi
Last recorded128,525 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT51 BGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,525 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 128,510 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,668 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,159 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,833 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 119,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under nearside front wheel arch (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,571 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 103,015 miles

Tyre pressure warning light is on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,375 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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GT51 BGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 GT51 BGT, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GT51 BGT registered?

GT51 BGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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