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L70 RDK

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,263 mi
Last recorded42,263 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 RDK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 41,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre has slight run-out

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 36,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre has slight run-out

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 36,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine check light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,501 miles

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

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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L70 RDK is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L70 RDK, 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 L70 RDK registered?

L70 RDK is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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