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M888 BGH

1997 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 BGH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 27,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,277 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,320 miles

under seal on all pipes & under side of car

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,315 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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M888 BGH is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 M888 BGH, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M888 BGH registered?

M888 BGH is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M888 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 BGH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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