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MEG 1A

1990 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 1A
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 90,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 89,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 89,684 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 89,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,144 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,427 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,013 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,232 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,034 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 78,948 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,412 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,842 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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MEG 1A is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,346 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 MEG 1A, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEG 1A?

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What year was MEG 1A registered?

MEG 1A is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is MEG 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEG 1A shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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