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J66 SGB

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,189 mi
Last recorded67,189 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 SGB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 67,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,181 miles

Electronic park Brake motors noisy in operation

Front brake discs close to minimum thickness and visually corroded

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,181 miles

Electronic park Brake motors noisy in operation

Front brake discs close to minimum thickness and visually corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,425 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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J66 SGB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 J66 SGB, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J66 SGB registered?

J66 SGB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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