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L222 ASR

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,549 mi
Last recorded46,549 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 ASR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 37,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 24,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all four tyres 05 dot code

nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,926 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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L222 ASR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L222 ASR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L222 ASR registered?

L222 ASR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is L222 ASR safe to buy?

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