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MG02 LEG

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,711 mi
Last recorded32,711 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 LEG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 30,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,346 miles

o/s rear/n/s rear/ n/s front tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

all tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,186 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,377 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall as a cut in it(down to cord but below 25mm in length

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,408 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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MG02 LEG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 MG02 LEG, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG02 LEG registered?

MG02 LEG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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