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JB51 LKY

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 LKY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,383 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 80,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 79,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,689 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,963 miles

Deep cut offside rear tyre centre tread

Hub covers fitted

Offside & nearside headlamps on upper set limits

Offside & nearside rear drive shafts corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Deep cut offside rear tyre centre tread

Hub covers fitted

Offside & nearside headlamps on upper set limits

Offside & nearside rear drive shafts corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,072 miles

rear inner pads look low, engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,021 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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JB51 LKY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JB51 LKY, 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 JB51 LKY registered?

JB51 LKY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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