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J1 MRX

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MRX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 147,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 146,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS Light on during test indicating there is low pressure in one or more tyres.

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine covers and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 21 May 2024 146,891 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS Light on during test indicating there is low pressure in one or more tyres.

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine covers and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 110,561 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 68,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 662,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

overplates fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,530 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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J1 MRX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J1 MRX, 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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J1 MRX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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