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LR 5

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,377 mi
Last recorded42,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR 5
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 41,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,117 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 41,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 39,152 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,617 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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LR 5 is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR 5, 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 19 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 LR 5 registered?

LR 5 is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LR 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR 5 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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