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L18 RGE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,207 mi
Last recorded138,207 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 RGE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,342 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,589 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 37,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,690 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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L18 RGE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L18 RGE, 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 L18 RGE registered?

L18 RGE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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