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L4 SGS

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SGS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 84,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 76,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 74,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,424 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 2 May 2017 48,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,157 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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L4 SGS 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 L4 SGS, 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 L4 SGS registered?

L4 SGS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is L4 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 SGS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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