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J50 RSP

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RSP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 82,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 30,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,364 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,341 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,542 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner faces

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 52,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,132 miles

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,820 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall on edge of tread, not exposing inner cords

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,151 miles

Rear brake pads getting low,2.5mm,approx.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,495 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 21,489 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,695 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,809 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,202 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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J50 RSP is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 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 J50 RSP, 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 J50 RSP registered?

J50 RSP is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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