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MH05 HGZ

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,464 mi
Last recorded30,464 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HGZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 29,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 27,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 17,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,632 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,545 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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MH05 HGZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MH05 HGZ, 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 MH05 HGZ registered?

MH05 HGZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is MH05 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 HGZ 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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