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MIB 4002

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,353 mi
Last recorded114,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 4002
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,521 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

TPMS turned off

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,192 miles

offside rear brake binding

some corrosion present on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,081 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake warning light on dash.front brake pads worn to excess.

front brake pads corroded on inner surface.

rear brake pads worn to excess.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,715 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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MIB 4002 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MIB 4002, 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 MIB 4002 registered?

MIB 4002 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is MIB 4002 safe to buy?

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