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IIB 227

2014 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,638 mi
Last recorded78,638 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Bentley Continental25,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 227
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,977 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,927 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,621 miles

Both rear parking brake motors are cracked.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,621 miles

Both rear parking brake motors are cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,870 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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IIB 227 is a 2014 Bentley Continental in Purple with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 25,593 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 IIB 227, 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 12 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIB 227 registered?

IIB 227 is a 2014 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is IIB 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 227 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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